Forest Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
14,000
Population
5,833/sq mi density
$81,323
Median Income
$55,165 per capita
$293,800
Home Value
$291,076 Zillow
$1,352
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
416
Violent Crime/100K
2,845 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,323 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$293,800 home value, $1,352/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (9% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
14,000
Census 2023
Population Density
5,833
per square mile
Land Area
0.9
square miles (2.4 km²)
Median Age
40.0 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 24.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
53.9%
Black
24.8%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
7.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.6%
Spanish
13.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.5%
Veterans
6.5%
8% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.7%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.6%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.4%
37% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 14,000 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 5,833 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
Language
| English Only | 84.6% |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.5% |
| Disability | 13.7% |
| Health Insurance | 94.6% |
| Uninsured | 5.4% |
| Broadband Access | 91.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |