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Oak Forest, IL


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Oak Forest, Illinois

Oak Forest, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles E of Orland Park, Illinois (center to center) and 18 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 28,051 people people live in Oak Forest.

The People and Families of Oak Forest

In Oak Forest, about 58% of adults are married. Homes in Oak Forest tend to contain married couples.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Forest had a median family income of $68,862. Overall, families in Oak Forest are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Oak Forest does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($16,750) in Oak Forest than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Oak Forest Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Forest, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Oak Forest is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Oak Forest, 87% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Oak Forest Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Oak Forest Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Oak Forest People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oak Forest Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oak Forest Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Oak Forest Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Oak Forest, IL

Comparing Oak Forest 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity49
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work26
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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