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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.
In Forreston, about 66% of adults are married.
In 2000, Forreston had a median family income of $44,853.
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Forreston.
Forreston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Forreston, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Forreston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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