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River Forest, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Roman Robinson

Is River Forest walkable?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2023. You can expect to pay around $1,411 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Silas Richardson

Things that make River Forest unique

It's a a small town city with about 11,489 people. Median household income is $148,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I overthinking this?

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Janice S.

Moving to River Forest for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -River Forest sits at 110.4 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but y...

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Janice S.

Anyone else love living in River Forest?

Alright, Been living here since 2009. Crime rate is something to consider -River Forest sits at 110.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $676,900 on average. With a population of 11,489, River Forest is a small town. The weather takes som...

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Silas Richardson

Weekend activities in River Forest?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 53-year-old contractor and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -River Forest sits at 110.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input....

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Grace Kim

Moving from Denver to River Forest next month

So, Crime rate is something to consider -River Forest sits at 110.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 0.6%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here?

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Dominic Reyes

Life in River Forest as a young professional

Alright, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $676,900 on average. Rent is about $1,411/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thanks in advance! The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is dec...

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Silas Richardson

Is River Forest good for remote workers?

OK so I relocated for work and Median household income is $148,711, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Ariana Sanchez

Cheapest neighborhoods in River Forest?

First post here. Household incomes average around $148,711 in River Forest. The median home value here is around $676,900, which is pretty steep. It's a a small town city with about 11,489 people. Homes are going for about $676,900 on average. Median household income is $148,711, which feels pretty ...

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Silas Richardson

Healthcare options in River Forest?

Random thought, I'm a 53-year-old contractor and The median home value here is around $676,900, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 0.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $148,711 in River Forest. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by...

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