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Oak Forest, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

lake_delilah77

Remote worker thinking about Oak Forest

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,888 people. The median home value here is around $247,800, which is actually reasonable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I...

12 replies 19 upvotes moving
Joyce C.

Housing in Oak Forest compared to Baltimore

Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $87,941, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Do...

0 replies 16 upvotes housing
Joyce C.

Things that make Oak Forest unique

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,287/month for a decent place. Median household income is $87,941, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school sy...

6 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Eli Rogers

Raising a family in Oak Forest -thoughts?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Forest sits at 186.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great.

9 replies 22 upvotes living
Eli Rogers

What Oak Forest does better than anywhere else

Hi all, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 26,888, Oak Forest is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's...

11 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Ariana Hill

Biggest downsides of living in Oak Forest?

Hey, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $87,941 in Oak Forest. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,888 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

13 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
Piper M.

Quick question about Oak Forest

So, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Forest sits at 186.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,287 for rent here. With a population of 26,888, Oak Forest ...

13 replies 3 upvotes qa
Josiah M.

Job market in Oak Forest for tech?

Hey, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. The median home value here is around $247,800, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Forest sits at 186.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,287 for rent here. Traffic can be rough du...

2 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Ariana Hill

Anyone regret moving to Oak Forest?

Median household income is $87,941, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,287 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The fo...

3 replies 29 upvotes moving
Eli Rogers

Oak Forest quality of life -am I missing something?

I'm originally from Austin and Household incomes average around $87,941 in Oak Forest. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

18 replies 13 upvotes living
Ariana Hill

Is Oak Forest worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, I work in education and You can expect to pay around $1,287 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Forest sits at 186.6 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you ...

15 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Josiah R.

Commute times in Oak Forest -how bad?

Hey folks, Just moved here 2 months ago and With a population of 26,888, Oak Forest is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,287 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much...

2 replies 13 upvotes jobs
lake_delilah77

Dog-friendly places in Oak Forest?

So, Been living here since 2019. Household incomes average around $87,941 in Oak Forest. Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,888 people. Rent is about $1,287/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's bette...

2 replies 14 upvotes qa
omahaguy2026

First time home buyer in Oak Forest

So, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,888 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, no...

6 replies 12 upvotes housing
David Reyes

Best areas to explore in Oak Forest?

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public...

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Joyce C.

Cost of living reality check -Oak Forest

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $247,800 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work...

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