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Forrest, IL
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Population: 1,012
Home Price: $91,300
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Overview
Forrest is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 1,012. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Forrest has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Forrest, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$31,830
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$63,500
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Median Age
37.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Male
47.1%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Forrest
Illinois
United States
White
93.3%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.9%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.4%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$91,300
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$459
$721
$801
Family Households
49.8%
49.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.5%
30.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
77.6%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
22.4%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Forrest
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.5%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
37.6%
37.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.6%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
15.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
10.0%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
41.0%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.5%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
43.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.2
40.7
Assault
NA
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Forrest
Illinois
United States
Burglary
NA
246.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
122.7
167.1
Arson
NA
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forrest, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
meal
pizza
chilli
fried chicken
pizzas
bubble tea
meat
cheese
sushi
vegan
mexican
chef
bacon
pie
beer
football
golf
olympics
swimming
coaching
nba
wrestling
nfl
teams
nft
nft project
nfts
drawing
collection
sketching
drawings
localhost
artnft
handdrawn
curation
commissions
animation
creation
designs
hand drawn
pfp
illustrations
sketches
animations
memes
roblos
rhythm games
metal detecting
adventures
rpgs
anime
motorcycles
books
fulltime
youtuber
toys
hunting
hollywood
arts
celebrity
studio
drama
sports
theatre
comedy
marketing
space
pool
arts
beach
winter
sports
cabin
rec
swimming
hunting
summer
coffee shop
premade
designs
browsing
dealers
collections
marketplace
accessories
checkout
candles
clothing
toys
walmart
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