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Forrest, IL


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Forrest, Illinois

Forrest, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 35 miles NE of Bloomington, Illinois (center to center) and 86 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 1,225 people lived in Forrest.

The People and Families of Forrest

In Forrest, about 67% of adults are married. Forrest is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in village is married (though of course they're not).

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forrest had a median family income of $45,938.

Forrest Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Forrest are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The village housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Forrest, 95% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Forrest is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

Comparative Profile of Forrest, IL

Comparing Forrest 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 Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built33
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