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Forrest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County
Forrest, IL
At a Glance
How Forrest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forrest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forrest residents earn a median household income of $70,417 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,871. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forrest is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,172. Median rent is $663/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Forrest reports 378 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,810/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Forrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forrest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.