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Forreston, IL


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Forreston, Illinois

Forreston, Illinois, in Ogle county, is 26 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 100 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rockford metropolitan area. Forreston contains a population of approximately 1,469.

The People and Families of Forreston

In Forreston, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forreston had a median family income of $44,853.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Forreston.

Forreston Housing

Forreston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Forreston, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Forreston Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Forreston, IL

Comparing Forreston 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
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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