At a Glance
Median Income
$193,750
$57,691 per capita
Home Value
$316,700
Zillow: $216,168
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How River Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Forest a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
River Forest residents earn a median household income of $193,750 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,691. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Forest is $316,700 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,168. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
50.0% of adults in River Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Forest has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population11
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$193,750
Per Capita$57,691
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$316,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$216,168
Housing Units7
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation872 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+36.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in River Forest was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.