River Forest, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
11,489
Population
4,633/sq mi density
$148,711
Median Income
$92,547 per capita
$676,900
Home Value
$738,290 Zillow
$1,411
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
2,491 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$148,711 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$676,900 home value, $1,411/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,489
Census 2023
Population Density
4,633
per square mile
Land Area
1.0
square miles (2.5 km²)
Median Age
40.1 yrs
3% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80.6%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 11.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.4%
Spanish
11.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.5%
Veterans
3.7%
38% below US avg (6%)
Disability
7.2%
45% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.8%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.2%
74% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,489 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,633 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.6% |
| Female | 50.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
Language
| English Only | 87.4% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.5% |
| Veterans | 3.7% |
| Disability | 7.2% |
| Health Insurance | 97.8% |
| Uninsured | 2.2% |
| Broadband Access | 95.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |