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River Forest, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County
River Forest, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is River Forest a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
River Forest reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,483/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.