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Oak Forest, IL
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Population: 27,445
Home Price: $211,700
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Overview
Oak Forest is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 27,445. Oak Forest has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
32.1 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Oak Forest, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,068
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$81,288
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Age
41.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Male
50.3%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
White
76.6%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
6.3%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
6.3%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$211,700
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,079
$721
$801
Family Households
57.3%
57.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.1%
21.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
80.5%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
19.5%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.9%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.8%
25.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.0%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.4%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
30.8%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.1%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Murder
7.3
2.2
3.0
Rape
32.9
43.2
38.0
Robbery
54.9
33.2
40.7
Assault
91.5
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Oak Forest
Illinois
United States
Burglary
208.5
246.4
336.1
Theft
680.4
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
146.3
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Oak Forest, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
hot dog
pizza
gluten free
hot wings
craft beer
food drinks
sandwiches
gravy
baking
bakery
liquor
homemade
wine
drinks
entertainment venue
wine tasting
cider
consumption
fried chicken
chicago sports
boxing
high school football
country music
video games
football
sports teams
baseball
wrestling
hiphoprap music
college football
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
basketball
teams
college hoops
hockey player
cubs epl
nba
hot takes writerpodcaster
inspired by
craft
phonetech kitten
macromicro endorser banner
banner icon
photography
fashion
nature
comics
creative
childrens books
studio
icon
nft
hand drawn
comic
prouncle
artists
collection
opening reception
video games
board games
collector
cubs epl
anime
hot takes writerpodcaster
books
comic books
photography
nature photography
star warstrek
gaming
tv shows
muscular women
comics
motorsports
disc golf
movies hiphoprap
memes
nascar
sports
hiphoprap music
pro wrestling
radio show
professional wrestling
local news
special events
hot takes writerpodcaster
food drinks
marketing
wxav
award winning
sporting events
public relations
nfl nba
internet radio
mlb nfl
digital marketing
photography
fashion
sports
special events
summer
space
photography
nature
entertainment venue
arts
fishing
pool
biking
rockalt nhl
leaf piles
facilities
winter
hunting
patio
indoors
visitors
dining
new arrivals
alsipcrestwood
black friday
black owned
shop online
order online
local bookstore
local grocery
drug store
bakery
retail
cyber monday
vans
gas station
grocery store
holiday shopping
gift card
walmart
restaurant
zumiez
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