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Park Forest, IL
B+
Population: 21,368
Home Price: $77,600
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Overview
Park Forest is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 21,368. Park 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:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
31.9 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 Park Forest, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,844
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,657
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
10.0%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Age
37.0
41.5
42.3
Gender
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Male
45.7%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
54.3%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
White
21.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
69.7%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.4%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.0%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$77,600
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,077
$721
$801
Family Households
32.2%
32.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
49.3%
49.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
42.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.7%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.8%
23.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
29.2%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.0%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
16.2%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
23.3%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
30.8%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Murder
4.7
2.2
3.0
Rape
74.9
43.2
38.0
Robbery
135.8
33.2
40.7
Assault
182.6
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Park Forest
Illinois
United States
Burglary
327.7
246.4
336.1
Theft
983.2
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
201.3
122.7
167.1
Arson
14.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Park Forest, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
richton park il
recipes
hot dog
healthy foods
dessert recipes
sweet tea
hot sauce
nutrition
wine
thanksgiving dinner
dessert
skincare
recipe #easyhealthydinnerrecipes
sweet potato
wines
beer
cooking
breakfast lunch
taco
pizza
talk about sportsand
chicago sports
wrestling
video games
football
professional wrestling
latino music
college football
pro wrestling
basketball
business finance
movies tv
ncaa football ncaa
sports broadcasting
baseball
college athletics
mlb
nba
sports commentary
athletes
#ceo music producer
library
commissions open
comic
photography
digital artist
comics
performing arts
arts council
graphic design
collection
prouncle
composer
pottery
commissions
drawing
vintage collectibles
nft
creative
graphic novels
spending time
blerd who loves
video games
latino music
movies tv
tv shows
horror movies
fitness
photography
movies television
comic books
anime
youtuber
random thoughts
books
cosplay
comics
gaming
musicals comics mangaanime
pokemon
professional wrestling
latino music
sports
pro wrestling
business finance
movies tv
ncaa football ncaa
tv
gentlemens club
tv shows
arts
sports commentary
special events
photography
movies television
hiphoprap
inquires email
actors actresses
chicagolands
nfl nba
sports
arts
special events
photography
space
hot tub
golf tennis
summer
winter
beach
recreation programs
nature
rec
indoor
tents
facility
indoor pool
pool
lodge
facilities
black friday
black owned
home depot
post office
carts
shop online
pro shop
coffee shops
christmas shopping
shopping online
amazon
boutique
clothing
liquor store
gas stations
retailers
soda
vintage collectibles
retail
galentines
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