Oak Forest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
26,888
Population
4,459/sq mi density
$87,941
Median Income
$41,268 per capita
$247,800
Home Value
$303,969 Zillow
$1,287
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$87,941 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,287/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,888
Census 2023
Population Density
4,459
per square mile
Land Area
2.3
square miles (6.0 km²)
Median Age
40.3 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 18% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
68.8%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
18%
Asian
5.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 77.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 17.4% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
77.5%
Spanish
17.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
13.4%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.5%
19% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.7%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.3%
27% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.410
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,888 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,459 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
Language
| English Only | 77.5% |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 13.4% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 10.5% |
| Health Insurance | 93.7% |
| Uninsured | 6.3% |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.410 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |