Park Forest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County
Park Forest, IL
At a Glance
How Park Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Park Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Park Forest a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Park Forest residents earn a median household income of $62,305 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,400. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% 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 Park Forest is $106,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,174. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 28.2% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Park Forest reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,523/100K.
Education
25.8% of adults in Park Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Park Forest has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.