Park Forest, IL

Illinois · Will County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro

Park Forest is a small city in Illinois with a population of 20,898. Residents earn $62,305 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

20,898 Population 4,213/sq mi density

$62,305 Median Income $29,400 per capita

$106,200 Home Value $148,861 Zillow

$1,341 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

398 Violent Crime/100K 1,512 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$62,305 median income, 4.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$106,200 home value, $1,341/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $62,305

17% lower than US avg

Home Value $106,200

62% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 398/100K

5% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.8%

23% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,341

15% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.4%

26% higher than US avg

Unemployment 4.6%

28% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 12.0%

3% lower than US avg

How Park Forest Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population20,898

Median Age36.9 yrs

Density4,213/mi²

Male / Female45% / 55%

Largest GroupWhite 20%

Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+

Median Income$62,305

Per Capita$29,400

Unemployment4.6%

Poverty12.0%

County GDP$50,333M

Commute34 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$106,200

Rent$1,341

Ownership64.5%

Zillow$148,861

Housing Units8,884

Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

Violent398/100K

Property1,512/100K

Murder4.7/100K

Assault183/100K

Burglary328/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%

Uninsured10.6%

Smoking14.7%

Depression19.2%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain42.1 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation708 ft (216 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.8%

High School+91.2%

Graduate+11.1%

School Score6.04

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%

Commute34 min

Broadband93.6%

EV Stations1

Libraries24

Is Park Forest a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Park Forest receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Park Forest offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Park Forest is $62,305, 17% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Park Forest is $106,200, 62% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,512 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.

Education

25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Park Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Park Forest has a population of 20,898 with a density of 4,213 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.3% female and 44.7% male. The city is predominantly Black (69.8%), with 20.1% White, 2.2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.1% of residents, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 4.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 15.2% of residents have a disability. 92.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

20,898

Total Population

4,213

People / sq mi

36.9yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

1.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.7%

Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Park Forest vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.1%

17% above US avg

Spanish 7.9%

41% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Park Forest vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Park Forest is $62,305, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,400 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,165, 19% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 6.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Park Forest vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$62,305
	17% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,400
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,165
IRS Avg AGI	$93,451
Gini Index	0.410 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.6%
	28% above US avg
Poverty Rate	12.0%
	3% below US avg
Establishments (County)	15,924
County GDP	$50,333M

Business (County)

Restaurants	1,360
Healthcare	1,994
Retail	1,683
Manufacturing	594

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$9,020
	158% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	8.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	33.7 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	7.1%
Work from Home	6.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Park Forest is $106,200, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,861, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.2% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,341 (15% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $854 for a one-bedroom to $1,063 for a two-bedroom apartment. 64.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 8,884 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1958. The average annual property tax is $9,020 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 28.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$106,200
	62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$148,861
Median List Price	$155,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$155,000
$/Sq Ft	$109
Homes Sold	14
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.2%
Price Drops	25.2%
Inventory	131

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,341
	15% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,742
Rent Burden	28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$774
1 Bedroom	$854
2 Bedrooms	$1,063
3 Bedrooms	$1,370
4 Bedrooms	$1,561

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	64.5%
Owner-Occupied	64.5%
Renter-Occupied	35.5%
Housing Units	8,884
Median Year Built	1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$9,020
	158% above US avg
Effective Rate	8.49%

In Park Forest, 40.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 36.9% have high blood pressure. 14.7% are current smokers. 15.8% report binge drinking. 27.6% are physically inactive. 19.2% report depression. 18.5% experience frequent mental distress. 10.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,849. The dentist ratio is 1:1,667. 93.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.8 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5

2.7

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

2.7

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

8.8

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

82.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.5

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

141.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Park Forest vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.4%
	26% above US avg
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	36.9%
Asthma	12.3%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	5.3%
Stroke	4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.7%
	5% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.8%
Physical Inactivity	27.6%
Depression	19.2%
Mental Distress	18.5%
Physical Distress	13.0%
Short Sleep	44.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.8%
Uninsured	10.6%
	23% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,849
Dentists	1:1,667
Mental Health	1:514
Checkup Rate	80.1%
Dental Visits	55.4%
Premature Death	6,358/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.8/10
Exercise Access	93.5%
Healthcare Facilities	1,994

Park Forest has a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents, 5% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 182.6 per 100,000, robbery at 135.8, rape at 74.9. The murder rate is 4.7 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,512 per 100,000, 23% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 983, burglary at 328, vehicle theft at 201 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 59 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Park Forest receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Park Forest vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	398.0/100K
	5% above US avg
Murder	4.7/100K
	26% below US avg
Rape	74.9/100K
Robbery	135.8/100K
Assault	182.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,512.3/100K
	23% below US avg
Burglary	327.8/100K
Theft	983.2/100K
Vehicle Theft	201.3/100K
Arson	14.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	59
Traffic Accidents	6
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Park Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 708 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	708 ft (216 m)
Area	1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density	4,213/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4817°N, 87.6868°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Will County County
Nearest Airport	Gary/Chicago International (GYY) 17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 28.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0479 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	97.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	13.4 / 100
Community Resilience	92.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004	12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois	M4.2	101 km
Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	86 km
Sep 2, 1999	8 km W of Amboy, Illinois	M3.5	148 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	37 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	87 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	97 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	89 km
Mar 15, 2025	6 km W of Dwight, Illinois	M2.6	81 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,788 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 28, 1990	EF5	59 km	29
Jun 29, 1979	EF4	45 km	0
Jun 13, 1976	EF4	33 km	2
Sep 28, 1972	EF4	90 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	24 km	33
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	89 km	1
Apr 17, 1963	EF4	48 km	1
Jun 20, 2021	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF3	61 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF3	47 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	36 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF3	54 km	1
Apr 2, 1982	EF3	54 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	89 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	58 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	54 km	1
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	32 km	0
May 15, 1968	EF3	96 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	71 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,741 ac, 2019).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2019	UNNAMED	1,741	42 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,664	38 km
2000	UNNAMED	1,602	56 km
2021	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE UNIT 3	978	32 km
2024	NORTHEAST PRAIRIE 3 RX	938	31 km
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	42 km
2021	UNNAMED	738	32 km
2021	MIDDLE GRANT CREEK	700	41 km
2019	UNNAMED	698	31 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	42 km
2017	UNNAMED	549	41 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	52 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.6 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	4.1 in
May	60°F (15°C)	4.1 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.6 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.9 in
November	40°F (4°C)	3.2 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.6 in

Park Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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Park Forest is located in Will County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50.1% of the vote, a 1.6-point margin. 93.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 24 public libraries serving the community. 1,994 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, while 7.1% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%

D 50.1%

Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	59
Traffic Accidents	6
Avg Accident Severity	2.2 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.8%
	23% below US avg
High School+	91.2%
Graduate Degree+	11.1%
School Test Score	6.04

B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	4,213/sq mi
Total Area	1.9 sq mi
County	Will County County

Services

Broadband Access	93.6%
Avg Download Speed	127.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	28.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	24
Healthcare Facilities	1,994
Restaurants	1,360
Retail Stores	1,683

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	33.7 min
Drive Alone	76.7%
Public Transit	7.1%
Work from Home	6.5%

Average costs for common services in Park Forest. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$250 ($150–$400)
Specialist Visit	$350 ($200–$550)
Urgent Care Visit	$200 ($100–$350)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,200 ($800–$5,000)
Dental Cleaning	$130 ($75–$200)
Dental Filling	$250 ($150–$400)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$75)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$75 ($50–$120)
Brake Pad Replacement	$300 ($150–$500)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$75)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$600 ($400–$1,000)
Battery Replacement	$200 ($100–$350)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$100 ($60–$150)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$90 ($50–$140)
HVAC Repair	$400 ($150–$800)
HVAC System Install	$7,000 ($4,000–$12,000)
Roof Repair	$1,000 ($400–$2,000)
Roof Replacement	$9,000 ($5,500–$15,000)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,500 ($500–$3,500)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,000 ($5,000–$30,000)
DUI Defense	$5,000 ($2,000–$10,000)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,500 ($800–$3,000)
Will Preparation	$500 ($200–$1,000)
Trust Preparation	$2,500 ($1,000–$5,000)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$100)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$150 ($75–$250)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$80 ($50–$130)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.10 ($3.00–$5.50)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.50 ($2.50–$5.00)
Loaf of Bread	$3.80 ($2.50–$5.50)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.50 ($3.00–$6.50)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.50 ($4.00–$7.50)
Rice (per lb)	$1.00 ($0.60–$1.80)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$140 ($80–$250)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$150)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$120)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$100)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$100)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$85 ($50–$150)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$200 ($75–$500)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,000 ($1,200–$3,500)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$130)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.00–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$100 ($30–$250)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$75)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,200 ($600–$2,500)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,000 ($500–$2,000)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$400 ($200–$700)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$100)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,000 ($400–$2,500)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,500 ($5,000–$30,000)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$100)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$100 ($50–$200)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$100)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$75)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$300 ($150–$500)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$200 ($100–$400)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,318
Toddler	$1,220
Preschool	$1,104
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$811
Toddler	$799
Preschool	$787

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Will County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Transportation & Warehousing	37,966	1,612	$55,684	3.40
Retail Trade	30,082	1,502	$36,324	1.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	28,226	1,595	$62,821	0.75
Manufacturing	23,887	726	$79,999	1.10
Accommodation & Food Services	22,105	1,251	$24,166	0.92
Wholesale Trade	17,836	836	$94,517	1.72
Administrative & Waste Services	16,906	967	$48,844	1.09
Construction	15,074	1,878	$92,453	1.09
Other Services	10,795	1,476	$50,191	1.36
Professional & Technical Services	9,473	1,834	$79,884	0.52
Educational Services	4,390	222	$43,051	0.81
Finance & Insurance	3,881	620	$80,814	0.36
Arts & Entertainment	3,627	230	$32,708	0.82
Real Estate	2,412	579	$71,345	0.59
Utilities	1,566	24	$162,184	1.56
Information & Technology	1,278	157	$70,552	0.26
Management of Companies	620	30	$109,074	0.14
Agriculture & Forestry	338	52	$55,336	0.16
Mining & Oil/Gas	277	20	$104,859	0.28
Unclassified	49	50	$45,326	0.13

Schools in Park Forest

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology	Middle	484	44	11.0:1
Illinois School	Elementary	335	35	9.6:1
Talala Elementary School	Elementary	287	14	20.5:1
Mohawk Primary Center	Elementary	275	18	15.3:1
Indiana Elem School	Middle	223	17	13.1:1
Blackhawk Primary Center	Elementary	163	10	16.3:1
21st Century Primary Center	Elementary	157	13	12.1:1
Algonquin Primary Center	—	129	5	25.8:1

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Radio Stations near Park Forest

54 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
103.5 KISS FM - WKSC-FM Chicago	pop, top 40	AAC
Super CFL Radio - Chicago,IL	"chicago's greatest hits ", 70s disco	MP3 320 kbps
WCPT 820 AM Willow Springs, IL	progressive talk	MP3 64 kbps
011.fm – House of Hair	80s hard rock, hair metal	MP3 192 kbps
103.5 KISS FM WKSC Chicago	hits, hot adult contemporary	AAC
WCPT 820 Heartland Signal Progresive Talk, Willow Springs IL	chicago, illinois	MP3 64 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Moody Radio WMBI 90.1 FM	—	MP3 96 kbps
107.5 WGCI	urban contemporary	AAC
91.5 WBEZ-FM	public radio	AAC 64 kbps
Rebel Radio	—	MP3 256 kbps
WMVP 1000 AM - ESPN Chicago, IL	chicago sports, live sports	MP3 64 kbps
Boys Town Live	dance radio	MP3 128 kbps
WLS 94.7-FM Chicago, IL	classic hits	MP3 80 kbps
WDCB Jazz	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Plus Radio '90	90s, devedesete	AAC+ 64 kbps
Plus Radio Narodna	folk, narodna	AAC+ 64 kbps
WBEZ FM 91.5	—	AAC 64 kbps
Plus Radio Klinci	kids	AAC+ 80 kbps
Audio Noir	audio drama, old time radio	MP3 48 kbps
CHIRP Radio (WCXP-LP)	independent radio, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
WCHI-HD2 Big 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	country, new country	AAC
fubu radio	dj, hip hop	MP3 192 kbps
Smooth Jazz WNUA 95.5 Chicago, IL	oldies, smooth jazz	MP3 128 kbps
Klove	gospel	AAC+ 64 kbps
WLIT 93.9 FM - Chicago, IL	aor / slow rock / soft rock (adult-orientated rock e.g. the eagles.), love songs	AAC
WFMT Classical AAC 64	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
Metaverse Radio Chicago	—	MP3 192 kbps
WRTE 90.7 FM	jazz	MP3 128 kbps
93.9 WLIT-FM LITE FM	pop	AAC
WFMT Classical AAC 128	chicago, classical	AAC 130 kbps
WBEZ-HD2 "Vocalo Stream" Chicago, IL	chicago, community radio	MP3 128 kbps
CRIS Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
mmRadio	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps
WJVX/Oak Lawn-Chicago,IL	"the new sound for old memories"r'n'b hits	MP3 128 kbps
Inspiration 1390	gospel	AAC
WJOB 1230 AM - 104.7 FM Hammond, IN	local talk, sports talk	MP3 128 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago WNVR	community, entertainment	MP3 128 kbps
WSRB 106.3 FM Chicago's R&B - Lansing, IL	rap hiphop rnb, soul	AAC 64 kbps
WCCQ 98.3 FM - Crest Hill, IL	country	MP3 64 kbps
WCHI 95.5 FM - Chicago, IL	rock	AAC
Hot Wax Radio	indie	MP3 320 kbps
Plus Radio Zabavna	pop, zabavna	AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Chrystusa Króla Chicago	—	MP3 160 kbps
WFMT Classical AAC 256	chicago, classical	AAC 258 kbps
Plus Radio Rock	rock	AAC+ 64 kbps
WGN Radio 720	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
RebelRadio.com Chicago	hard rock, heavy metal	MP3 256 kbps
Q101 Chicago's Alternative	alternative, alternative rock	MP3 80 kbps
Nexus Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Plus Radio Hit	folk, pop folk	AAC+ 64 kbps
Polskie Radio 1030 Chicago	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio DePaul	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
Plus Radio Nostalgija	pop	AAC+ 64 kbps

Campgrounds Near Park Forest

1 campgrounds found near Park Forest.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
West Beach Picnic Shelters	2.0/5	8	$25

National Parks Near Park Forest

14 national parks and monuments found near Park Forest.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Calumet Park	State Park	Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Channahon State Park	State Park	Free
Gebhard Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Prophetstown State Park	State Park	Free
Pullman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Silver Springs	State Park	Free
William G. Stratton State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Park Forest

14 trails found near Park Forest.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
TWIN OAKS TRAIL	5.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HENSLOW TRAIL	5.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BLODGETT MARSH TRAIL	4.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUP 63 TRAIL	3.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
ROUTE 53 TRAIL	2.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BAILEY BRIDGE TRAIL	2.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HEDGEAPPLE TRAIL	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GROUP 63 TRAIL SPUR	1.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
PRAIRIE CREEK WOODS TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRAIRIE CREEK WOODS TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PRAIRIE CREEK WOODS TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURTLE POND TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HENSLOW TRAIL	0.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PRAIRIE CREEK WOODS TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Park Forest

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	22,114	$48,293
2015	21,943	$44,040
2017	21,587	$50,343
2019	21,177	$53,938
2021	21,261	$58,657
2023	20,912	$62,305

Museums in Park Forest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
SXU GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$104,916,692
SOUTH CHICAGO ART CENTER NFP	ART MUSEUM		7737319287	$1,026,322
SCHAAF TRUCK AND TRACTOR MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		8154647395	$390,009
LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7083611873	$256,896
BRONZEVILLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7737219301	$143,187
RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7738811675	$137,570
UNION STREET GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7087542601	$132,314
PULLMAN HISTORIC FOUNDATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	614 E 113TH STREET	7737858182	$70,300
JOHN H VANDERPOEL ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		7737790007	$61,590
VIVIAN G HARSH SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		3125449188	$43,598
A. PHILIP RANDOLPH PULLMAN PORTER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	10406 S MARYLAND AVE	7738508580	$35,039
MANTENO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8154683480	$13,873
MIDWEST CARVERS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7083316011	$8,764
BAGPIPE MUSIC MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7089221756
BLUE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083718546
BREMEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF TINLEY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6727 174TH ST	7084294210
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088329390
CALUMET CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	760 WENTWORTH AVE	7088329390
CHICAGO MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
CHICAGOLAND HISTORICAL BUS MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7088891426
CHILDREN'S ART MUSEUM OF CHICAGO NFP	ART MUSEUM		7732339933
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CEDAR LAKE	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		2193746157
CHRISTOPHER ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
DOLTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7082013310
DUSABLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7739470600
DYER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1 TOWN SQ	2198656108
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	27064 S DUTTON ROAD	8157278700
GRANT PARK AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 S MAIN	8007474837
HAMMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HESSVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2199315100
HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087991896
HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD COMMERATIVE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM	233 BRENNER COURT	3126351020
IRONS OAKS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7084812330
JOHN DILLINGER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2199897770
KIDS WORK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	11 SOUTH WHITE STREET	8154691199
LANSING HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	831 NORTH WASHINGTON AVENUE
MARKHAM HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083318685
MATTESON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087483033
NATHAN MANILOW SCULPTURE PARK	GENERAL MUSEUM		7085345000
NORTHWEST INDIANA RAILROAD PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ORLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	PO BOX 324	7083490065
PARK FOREST HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7087487672
PEOTONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	427 W CORNING AVE	7083284072
PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	2300 - 173RD STREET
PRESIDENT'S GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
PROJECT ZEAL	GENERAL MUSEUM
PULLMAN HISTORIC SITE NFP	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7736602341
PULLMAN STATE HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7737858181
REEL HISTORY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROBBINS HISTORIAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	3644 W 139TH STREET	7083895393
ROBERT F. DECAPRIO ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7089744300
SOUTH HOLLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7084746300
SOUTH SUBURBAN GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7083353340
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION	GENERAL MUSEUM		7087988021
SOUTHEAST CHICAGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7737217948
STEAM POWERED PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
THORNTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	114 N HUNTER STREET	7088776569
THORNTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHITING-ROBERTSDALE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Park Forest

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ORLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	14921 SOUTH RAVINIA AVENUE	466,734
OAK LAWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	9427 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE	420,016
CALUMET CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	660 MANISTEE AVENUE	314,610
TINLEY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	7851 TIMBER DRIVE	299,493
HOMEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	17917 DIXIE HIGHWAY	232,577
HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY	564 STATE STREET	208,884
GREEN HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	8611 WEST 103RD STREET	192,966
GRANDE PRAIRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	3479 WEST 183RD STREET	190,000
FLOSSMOOR PUBLIC LIBRARY	1000 STERLING AVENUE	188,800
MARKHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY	16640 SOUTH KEDZIE AVENUE	185,000
FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21119 SOUTH PFEIFFER ROAD	180,499
SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	16250 WAUSAU AVENUE	177,300
ALSIP-MERRIONETTE PARK LIBRARY DISTRICT	11960 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD	176,355
PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY	12501 SOUTH 71ST AVENUE	174,742
EAST CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	2401 EAST COLUMBUS DRIVE	164,000
BLUE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY	2433 YORK STREET	163,968
LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY	2750 INDIANA AVENUE	159,815
EVERGREEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	9400 SOUTH TROY AVENUE	151,804
CHICAGO HEIGHTS FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY	25 WEST FIFTEENTH STREET	149,140
MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY	801 SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE	140,200
CHICAGO RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY	10400 SOUTH OXFORD AVENUE	129,678
PARK FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY	400 LAKEWOOD BOULEVARD	122,683
MOKENA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	11327 WEST 195TH STREET	119,519
DOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	14037 LINCOLN AVENUE	110,186
ACORN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15624 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE	105,995
GLENWOOD-LYNWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	19901 STONY ISLAND AVENUE	104,962
RICHTON PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	4045 SAUK TRAIL	98,530
RIVERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	208 WEST 144TH STREET	89,000
MIDLOTHIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	14701 SOUTH KENTON AVENUE	85,966
HARVEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	15441 TURLINGTON AVENUE	85,500
CRETE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1177 NORTH MAIN STREET	81,528
WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	6917 WEST 111TH STREET	78,586
STEGER-SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	54 EAST 31ST STREET	50,506
NANCY L MCCONATHY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	21737 JEFFREY AVENUE	40,126
BEECHER COMMUNITY LIBRARY	660 PENFIELD STREET	40,000
WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY	1735 OLIVER STREET	39,853
PEOTONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	515 NORTH FIRST STREET	36,503
PALOS PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	12330 SOUTH FOREST GLEN BOULEVARD	35,450
MANTENO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	10 SOUTH WALNUT STREET	35,048
CALUMET PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	1500 WEST 127TH STREET	28,000
CRESTWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	4955 WEST 135TH STREET	25,474
UNIVERSITY PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	1100 BLACKHAWK DRIVE	25,000
HOMETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	4331 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY	16,200
WILLIAM LEONARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT	13820 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE	6,200
THORNTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	115 EAST MARGARET STREET	5,000
GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 WEST TAYLOR STREET	2,003

Farmers Markets in Park Forest

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Alsip Farmers Market	12521 S. Kostner Avenue	06/10/2014 to 10/14/2014	Tue: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Chicago Heights Corner Market	160 West Joe Orr Road	06/07/2014 to 09/27/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Country Club Hills Farmers Market	4200 W. 183rd St.				Visit
Crete European Market	1321 Main St.
Evergreen Park Farmers Market	8900 S Kedzie Ave	June to October	Thu:7:00 am - 1:00 pm;
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Beverly Unitarian Church, Chicago	10244 S. Longwood Drive	03/05/2016 to	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Faith in Place Winter Farmers Market - Greenstone United Methodist Church - Pullman	11211 S. St. Lawrence Ave.	11/7/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Farmstand at CHSAS	3857 W 111th St
Flossmoor Farmers Market	1000 Sterling Ave	06/13/2014 to 10/17/2014	Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Frankfort Country Market	oak and kansas	04/27/2014 to 10/26/2014	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Highland Street Market	3001 Ridge Road	06/06/2015 to 10/17/2015	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Homewood Farmers Market	2020 Chestnut Rd	05/24/2014 to 10/11/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Lan-Oak Park District Farmer's Market	Ridge & Grant Street	June to August	Wed:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM;		Visit
Manteno Chamber of Commerce Farmers' Market	50 S. Main Street	06/05/2014 to 09/01/2014	Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Market at the Park - Orland Park, IL	9705 W. 142nd Steet	05/30/2019 to 07/25/2019	Thu: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Morgan Park (Chicago) Farmers Market	Shiloah M.B. Church lot, 92nd & Ashland				Visit
Munster Farmer's Market	1005 N Centennial Drive	05/04/2014 to 09/28/2014	Sun: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Oak Forest Park District Farmer's Market	4850 W 159th St	05/31/2014 to 10/03/2015	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Oak Lawn Farmers Market	9446 South Raymond Avenue	06/04/2014 to	Wed: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Palos Heights Farmer's Market	6601 W 127th Street	11/17/2018 to 03/01/2019	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
South Halsted Neighborhood Farmers Market	861 W 115th Street		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
South Holland's Town Center Market Place		06/11/2016 to 10/01/2016	Sat: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Tinley Park Farmers Market	Metra Station 173rd & Oak Park Ave.
Trinity United Church of Christ Farmer's Market	95th and Normal, Chicago, Illinois	07/09/2016 to 09/24/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;
Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market	271 Lakewood Blvd	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Village of Thornton Market in the Park	102 Hubbard St	06/17/2015 to 09/30/2015	Wed: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Restaurants in Park Forest

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aurelio's Pizza

Beggars Pizza

Theatres in Park Forest

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Freedom Hall - Park Forest

Monuments in Park Forest

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Indian & Pioneer Campground

Train Stations in Park Forest

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matteson

Richton Park

Gas Stations in Park Forest

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo

Marathon

Mobil

Shell

Banks in Park Forest

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

U.S. Bank

Breweries in Park Forest

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
18th Street Brewery	Brewery	5417 Oakley Ave	2199398802	Visit
350 Brewing	Brewery	7144 183rd St		Visit
Argus Brewery	Brewery Roseland, Food & Drink, Tours & Activities, Breweries, Tours, Brewery Tours, Beer & Ale Reta	11314 S	7739414050	Visit
Beer Stuff	Shopping & Stores, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services, Miscellaneous Retail Stores, NEC, Chicago R	444 Chicago Ridge Mall	7082292797
Bev Art Brewer and Wine Maker	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	10033 S Western Ave
Blue Island Brewing Co.	Brewery	13357 Olde Western Ave
Brew and Blooms	Brewer Equipment Supplies & Services	7205 Calumet Ave
Bulldog Brewing Company	Brewery and Bar	1409 119th St	2196555284	Visit
City Beverage LLC	Markham Il, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Markham Malt Beverages, Malt Beverages In Markham Il, Manufac	2064 W 167th St	7083334360
Flossmoor Station Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries	1035 Sterling Ave
Granite City Food-brewery	Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Pubs, Breweries, Wine Bars, Bar and Restaurant, Bars, Restaurant, Brew Pub	14035 S La Grange Rd	(708) 364-1212, 7088735821, 7083641212	Visit
One Trick Pony	Microbreweries, Breweries	17845 Chappel Ave
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub	In">brewery, In">pub, In>brewery, In>pub, Brewery, Pub, Restaurants, Indiana (in), Munster, Munster	9570 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Brewery & Pub, 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub	Pub, Brewery	9750 Indiana Pkwy	2199224425	Visit
Three Floyds Pub	Munster Restaurants, Brewery / Pub	9700 Indiana Pky	2199224425
Tribes Alehouse & Grill	Pub, Brewery, Bar, Pub, Brewery, and Bar	11220 Lincoln Hwy	8154640248, (815) 464-0248	Visit
Windmill Brewing	Brewery	2121 Gettler St	2194402189	Visit

Pharmacies in Park Forest

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 8512	1 MAIN STREET	708-747-5562
WALGREENS - 4532	15 SOUTH ORCHARD DRIVE	708-481-7878

EV Charging Stations in Park Forest

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
PARK FOREST EVS PARK FOREST EVS	367 artists walk	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Park Forest

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437)	LTOWER	77
422 NORTH GOVERNORS HIGHWAY (437)	LTOWER	77
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
950 West Goodenow (135637)	LTOWER	76
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
641 JOLIET ST (53162)	LTOWER	59
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
3411 SHEFFIELD AVENUE (135932)	LTOWER	57
6 Walnut Lane	TOWER	53
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
19870 Stony Island Ave. (424)	MTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
10501 WEST 133RD AVENUE (24653)	LTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
740 RIVER DRIVE (393)	MTOWER	49
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
9720 INDUSTRIAL DRV (61468)	MTOWER	48
4000 EAST 106TH STREET (129471)	MTOWER	48
3600 CANAL STREET (400)	MTOWER	47
3600 CANAL STREET (400)	MTOWER	47
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
29824 SOUTH STONEY ISLAND (17207)	LTOWER	46
711 TORRENCE AVENUE	TOWER	45
240 112th Street (387)	MTOWER	38
240 112th Street (387)	MTOWER	38
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
16259 VAN DAM ROAD ( 370)	LTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
3511 ILLINOIS ST (380)	MTOWER	31
21701 TORRANCE AVE (135882)	MTOWER	31
12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358)	MTOWER	27
12100 SOUTH AVENUE (358)	MTOWER	27

Fire Stations in Park Forest

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Park Forest Fire Department	156 Indianwood BLVD	Mostly career			708-481-4549

Bridges in Park Forest

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Tee Beam	Concrete	1932	35	15,300	F
Slab	Concrete	1982	36	14,600	F
Culvert	Concrete	1982	29	11,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	1982	30	11,500	G
Culvert	Concrete	2013	38	175	G

Amtrak Stations in Park Forest

3 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Dyer, IN	913 Sheffield Avenue	TRAIN
Hammond-Whiting, IN	1135 North Calumet Avenue	TRAIN
Homewood, IL	18015 Park Avenue	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Park Forest

5 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	2815 INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD	LAKE
CHEWTON GLEN ENERGY	COTTAGE GROVE & 17TH STREET	COOK
OASIS INDUSTRIES INC	800 CENTRAL AVENUE	WILL
ROBBINS RESOURCE RECOVERY PARTNER LP	13400 S KEDZIE AVE-B	COOK
WHITING CLEAN ENERGY	2155 STANDARD AVENUE	LAKE

Airports Near Park Forest

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Chicago Midway International Airport	MDW	Large Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport	ORD	Large Airport
Chicago Executive Airport	PWK	Medium Airport
Dupage Airport	DPA	Medium Airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport	GYY	Medium Airport
Greater Kankakee Airport	IKK	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
Aero Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Alley Oop Airport	—	Small Airport
Benoit Airport	—	Small Airport
Berns Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airport	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport	—	Small Airport
Braden Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookeridge Air Park	—	Small Airport
Bult Field	—	Small Airport
Bushby RLA Restricted Landing Area	—	Small Airport
Chicago Glider Club Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Clarence C Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Classic Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Colman Airport	—	Small Airport
Corn Field	—	Small Airport
Crown Point Airfield	—	Small Airport
Culp Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Dietchweiler Airport	—	Small Airport
Enjoy Field	—	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Gilmore Airport	—	Small Airport
Griffith-Merrillville Airport	—	Small Airport
Hawker Airport	—	Small Airport
Hendrix Airport	—	Small Airport
Hobart Sky Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Hope Field	—	Small Airport
Hugh Van Voorst Airport	—	Small Airport
Jasper County Airport	RNZ	Small Airport
Jim & Peg Airport	—	Small Airport
Johnson Airport	—	Small Airport
Joliet Regional Airport	JOT	Small Airport
Jurassic Landings Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Kankakee Airport	—	Small Airport
Kentland Municipal Airport	KKT	Small Airport
Koppie Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake in the Hills Airport	—	Small Airport
Lake Village Airport	—	Small Airport
Landings Condominium Airport	—	Small Airport
Lansing Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lewis University Airport	LOT	Small Airport
Lowell Airport	—	Small Airport
Loy Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Park Forest

62 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Alsip Police Department	4500 West 123rd Street
Beecher Police Department	724 Penfield Street
Blue Island Police Department	13031 Greenwood Avenue
Burnham Police Department	14450 South Manistee Avenue
Calumet City Police Department	1200 Pulaski Road
Calumet Park Police Department	12409 Throop Street
Chicago Heights Police Department	1601 South Halsted Street
Chicago Police Department 22nd District	1900 West Monterey Avenue
Chicago Police Department 4th District	2255 East 103rd Street
Chicago Police/Cook County Helicopter Task Force	9356 South Kreiter Avenue
Chicago Ridge Police Department	10425 South Ridgeland Avenue
Chicago State University Police Department	CSU Drive
Cook County Forest Preserve Police Department
Cook County Sheriff's Police	1343 Ellis Avenue
Country Club Hills Police Department	3700 175th Place
Crestwood Police Department	13840 Cicero Avenue
Crete Police Department	1370 Benton Street
Dolton Police Department	14030 Park Avenue
Dyer Police Department	2150 Hart Street
East Chicago Police Department	2301 East Columbus Drive
Evergreen Park Police Department	9420 South Kedzie Avenue
Frankfort Police Department	20602 Lincoln-Way Lane
Glenwood Police Department	1 Asselborn Way
Grant Park Police Department	100 East Taylor Street
Hammond Police Department	509 Douglas Street
Harvey Police Department	15301 Dixie Highway
Harvey Police Substation 1	131 East 154th Street
Hazel Crest Police Department	3000 171st Place
Highland Police Department	3315 Ridge Road
Hometown Police Department	4331 Southwest Highway
Homewood Police Department	17950 Dixie Highway
Lansing Police Department	2710 East 170th Street
Lynwood Police Department	21460 Lincoln Highway
Manteno Police Department	North Main Street
Markham Police Department	16313 Kedzie Parkway
Matteson Police Department	20500 South Cicero Avenue
Merrionette Park Police Department	11750 South Kedzie Avenue
Midlothian Police Department	14301 South Puaski Road
Mokena Police Department	10907 Front Street
Monee Police Department	5357 West Main Street
Moraine Valley Community College Police Department
Munster Police Department	1001 Ridge Road
NICTD Transit Police Department	5615 Indianapolis Boulevard
Oak Forest Police Department	15440 Central Avenue
Oak Lawn Police Department	9446 Raymond Avenue
Olympia Fields Police Department	20040 Governors Drive
Palos Heights Police Department	7607 West College Drive
Palos Park Police Department	West 123rd Street
Park Forest Police Department	200 Lakewood Boulevard
Peotone Police Department
Phoenix Police Department	629 East 151st Street
Purdue University Police
Richton Park Police Department
Riverdale Police Department	725 West 138th Street
Sauk Village Police Department	21701 Torrence Avenue
Schererville Police Department	25 East Joliet Street
South Chicago Heights Police Department	185 West Sauk Trail
South Holland Police Department	16330 South Park Avenue
Steger Police Department	35 West 34th Street
Thornton Police Department	700 Park Avenue
University Park Police Department	698 Burnham Drive
Whiting Police Department	1914 Schrage Avenue

Grocery Stores in Park Forest

14 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
7-eleven #13315A	Convenience Store	425 Sauk Trl
CVS Pharmacy 8512	Other	1 Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 3498	Other	22324 Governors Hwy
Dollar General 14303	Other	10 Main St
Falcon Fuel	Convenience Store	3600 Sauk Trl
Family Dollar 7363	Other	108 S Orchard Dr
L&m Foods Inc	Convenience Store	1515 Western Ave
Main Street Food & Deli	Convenience Store	21450 Main St
Park Forest Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	152 Main St
PK'S PANTRY	Convenience Store	25808 Western Ave
Richton Park Fresh Market	Supermarket	3736 Sauk Trl
Shell Park Forest	Convenience Store	385 Sauk Trl
SPEEDWAY 7572	Convenience Store	24520 Western Ave
Western Citgo	Convenience Store	2035 Western Ave

Post Offices in Park Forest

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Richton Park Post Office	22332 Governors Highway

Treatment Centers in Park Forest

44 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Access Behavioral Health - CTF Illinois	Both	708-429-1260 x3274
Access Blue Island Family Health Ctr	Substance Abuse	708-385-6100
ACCESS Blue Island Medical Center	Substance Abuse	708-385-6100
Access Family Health Society	Substance Abuse	708-754-9687
Advocate Christ Medical Center - Behavioral Health	Both	708-684-8000
Berrybrook Crisis Resolution LLC	Substance Abuse	708-549-5616
Carrie Marie Social Service Agency Inc	Substance Abuse	312-468-5336
Christian Community Health Center - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Christian Community Health Center - Chicago	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Christian Community Health Center - South Holland	Substance Abuse	773-233-4100
Drexel Counseling Services Inc	Substance Abuse	773-731-5395
Elite Houses of Sober Living - Elite Treatment Center	Substance Abuse	708-755-5117
Eva Mae Recovery Hope Inc	Substance Abuse	773-941-8068
Family Guidance Centers Inc	Substance Abuse	708-333-8960
Franciscan Alliance Inc - Franciscan Health Dyer	Both	800-783-7663
Fresh Start Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-933-7990
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-444-1012
Grand Prairie Services	Both	708-754-8815
Grand Prairie Services - Emergency Behav Healthcare Ctr	Mental Health	708-331-0500
Grand Prairie Services - Flossmoor Center	Both	708-799-2200
Great Heights OTP - Calumet City	Substance Abuse	708-862-8156
Guildhaus Halfway House	Substance Abuse	708-385-3228
HRDI - Roseland Mens Residential	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630
HRDI/Harriet Tubman Womens - Residential Treatment	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630
Human Resources Development Inst - SW Opioid Treatment Program	Substance Abuse	773-660-4630 x2355
Integrative Counseling Services	Substance Abuse	219-595-5944
Iroquois Mental Health Center	Substance Abuse	815-468-3241
Kirby Rehabilitation	Substance Abuse	773-614-4002
LifeHouse Group	Substance Abuse	708-897-8581
Metropolitan Family Services	Mental Health	773-371-2900
Midwest Treatment Center Inc	Substance Abuse	708-889-9742
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital - Inpatient Behavioral Health	Both	708-923-4000
Prentice Place	Substance Abuse	773-701-6300
Prentice Place	Substance Abuse	773-701-6531
Recovery Bound	Substance Abuse	708-310-9109
Recovery Concepts	Substance Abuse	708-335-1155
Regional Health Systems - Lakeside Counseling Center	Both	219-972-0131
Regional Health Systems - Stark Center	Both	219-398-7050
Saint Catherine Hospital - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	219-392-7466
Sertoma Centre Inc - Community Mental Health and Counseling	Mental Health	708-748-1951
Solleys Place	Substance Abuse	708-529-0188
Solutions Counseling and - Consulting Group	Substance Abuse	312-241-3761
South Suburban Council on - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse	Substance Abuse	708-647-3333
Timberline Knolls - Continuing Care	Both	630-257-9600

DOL Wage Violations in Park Forest

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $4,845 in back wages owed to 14 employees.

Violations

$4,845

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Elizabeth Ludeman Center	—	—	60466	—	1	$2,500	$2,500	1
Taco Bell	—	Yum Brands	60466	—	1	$1,604	$401	4
Reliable Health Care Services	—	—	60466	—	1	$610	$203	3
LUDEMAN CENTER	—	—	60466	—	1	$131	$22	6

Churches & Religious Organizations in Park Forest

34 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CALVARY UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH	425 N ORCHARD DR
CELEBRATION LUTHERAN MINISTRIES	424 INDIANWOOD BLVD
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CENTER	717 BURNHAM DR APT 2
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	PO BOX 836
CONFESSING GODS WORD MINISTRIES	2869 WESTERN AVE
DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC	211 SAUK TRL
EMMANUEL COVENANT CHURCH	3000 WESTERN AVE
EMMANUEL TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 503
FAITH & LOVE OUTREACH CENTER	212 MARQUETTE ST
FAITH UNITED PROTESTNT CHURCH	270 MAIN ST
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH	80 N ORCHARD DR
GARDEN OF PEACE	245 MONEE RD
GRACE UNITED PROTESTANT CHURCH	266 SOMONAUK ST
GREATER WORKS KINGDOM OUTREACH INCORPORATED NFP	91 MONEE RD
HALLELUJAH TEMPLE	1 DOGWOOD ST
HOUSE OF HOPE MINISTRIES	188 LESTER RD
INSPIRED WORD INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	537 HOMAN AVE
INTER-FAITH RECOVERY OUTREACH MINISTRY	415 TODD ST
INTERNATIONAL PRAYER PRAISE & WORD CENTER	189 WESTWOOD DR
JEHOVAH JIREH OUTREACH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL NFP	PO BOX 172
LIBERTY CHARITY FOUNDATION NFP	8 DOGWOOD ST
LIFE EMPOWERMENT CHURCH	416 WINNEMAC ST
NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH	245 MONEE RD
NEW UNION GROVE M B CHURCH	1036 MONTERY CT
REACH A VILLAGE	PO BOX 577
RESTORATION MINISTRIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC	79 ELM ST
SERVANTS HEART OUTREACH AND GLOBAL MISSIONS	PO BOX 1157
ST IRENAEUS CHURCH	78 CHERRY ST
ST MARYS PARISH	227 MONEE RD
THE ROCK SOLID CHURCH INC	311 MINOCQUA ST
VICTORY CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES	10 HEMLOCK ST
VOICE FOR GOD APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES	323 SENECA ST
WHOSOEVER WILL OUTREACH MINISTRY INC NFP	227 GRANT ST
WORD WORSHIP CENTER	375 OSWEGO ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Park Forest

What is the population of Park Forest?

Park Forest has a population of 20,898 residents and is located in Illinois. The population density is 4,213 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.9 years. The population is 55.3% female and 44.7% male.

Is Park Forest expensive to live in?

Park Forest has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $62,305, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,200 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,341 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Park Forest safe?

The violent crime rate in Park Forest is 398 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,512 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Park Forest receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Park Forest?

Park Forest has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches, with 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Park Forest?

Park Forest has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,165. There are 15,924 business establishments in the area, including 1,360 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 6.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Park Forest?

The median home value in Park Forest is $106,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,861. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,341. Fair market rent is $854 for a 1-bedroom and $1,063 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.5%. The average annual property tax is $9,020.

How are the schools in Park Forest?

Schools in Park Forest score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.8% of adults in Park Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. 11.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Park Forest?

The obesity rate in Park Forest is 40.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.7% of adults are smokers. 27.6% are physically inactive. 19.2% of residents report depression. 10.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 93.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,849.

What is transportation like in Park Forest?

The average commute in Park Forest is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.7% of workers drive alone to work, 7.1% use public transit, and 6.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Park Forest?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Park Forest is 20.1% White, 69.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino. 92.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.9% speak Spanish. 4.3% of the population are military veterans. 15.2% of residents have a disability. 92.8% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

South Chicago Heights, IL 3,934 pop · 2.6 mi University Park, IL 7,109 pop · 2.8 mi Olympia Fields, IL 4,636 pop · 2.8 mi Richton Park, IL 12,576 pop · 2.9 mi Chicago Heights, IL 26,938 pop · 3.4 mi Matteson, IL 18,681 pop · 3.6 mi Steger, IL 9,449 pop · 3.6 mi Flossmoor, IL 9,666 pop · 4.0 mi Crete, IL 8,382 pop · 4.3 mi Monee, IL 5,104 pop · 5.5 mi Homewood, IL 19,471 pop · 5.5 mi Glenwood, IL 8,620 pop · 5.6 mi Ford Heights, IL 1,587 pop · 5.8 mi Country Club Hills, IL 16,419 pop · 6.0 mi

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