At a Glance
Median Income
$108,833
$33,994 per capita
Home Value
$257,100
Zillow: $282,715
Violent Crime
593/100K
4,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Forest View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest View a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest View residents earn a median household income of $108,833 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,994. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest View is $257,100 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,715. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Forest View reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,444/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Forest View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest View has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,022
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density874/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,833
Per Capita$33,994
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,100
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$282,715
Housing Units315
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property4,444/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault593/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation599 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Forest View was founded in 1924.
The median home in Forest View was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.
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