At a Glance
Median Income
$87,941
$41,268 per capita
Home Value
$247,800
Zillow: $303,969
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.3% smoking rate
How Oak Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Forest 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
Oak Forest residents earn a median household income of $87,941 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,268. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Forest is $247,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,969. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 24.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Oak Forest reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 449/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in Oak Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Forest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population26,888
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density4,459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,941
Per Capita$41,268
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,287
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$303,969
Housing Units10,493
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property449/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary128/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation654 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Oak Forest was founded in 1800.
The median home in Oak Forest was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.