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River Forest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
11,489
Population
4,633/sq mi density
$148,711
Median Income
$92,547 per capita
$676,900
Home Value
$708,168 Zillow
$1,411
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
110
Violent Crime/100K
2,135 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$148,711 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$676,900 home value, $1,411/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$676,900
140% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
21% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.0%
36% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,544
Median year built: 1946
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$676,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$708,168
Median Sale Price
$391,750
Median List Price
$499,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.0%
Owner-Occupied
11.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,411/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
128 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Active Inventory
36
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1946
Average age of housing stock: 80 years
Homeownership Rate
89.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $676,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $708,168 |
| Median Sale Price | $391,750 |
| Median List Price | $499,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $248 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,411 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 128 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 36 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $248 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,544 |
| Median Year Built | 1946 |
| Rent Burden | 37.2% |