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River Forest, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
11 Population 550/sq mi density
$193,750 Median Income $57,691 per capita
$316,700 Home Value $216,168 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
342 Violent Crime/100K 4,483 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$193,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$316,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

River Forest, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$193,750
158% above
$57,691 per capita
Home Value
$316,700
12% above
Zillow: $216,168
Violent Crime
342/100K
10% below
4,483/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
48% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
258%
Home Value
112%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
90%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Forest a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
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.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population11
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent342/100K
Property4,483/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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%
Broadband5.0%
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.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.