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Forest Park, IL


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Forest Park, Illinois

Forest Park, Illinois is 1 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 8 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Forest Park is 15,688.

The People and Families of Forest Park

In Forest Park, about 35% of adults are married. Adults in Forest Park are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Approximately 44% of Forest Park is non-white. Forest Park is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forest Park had a median family income of $52,611. The people of Forest Park can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, the village is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Forest Park political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Forest Park Housing

Of the housing in Forest Park, approximately 45% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Forest Park offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Forest Park, 75% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Forest Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyForest Park Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyForest Park Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Forest Park Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Forest Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Forest Park College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Forest Park, IL

Comparing Forest Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built23

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