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Park Forest, IL


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Park Forest, Illinois

Park Forest, Illinois is 10 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 25 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cook county. The village is part of the Chicago metro area. The population of Park Forest is 23,462.

The People and Families of Park Forest

In Park Forest, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 45% of Park Forest is non-white. The village is home to people of a variety of races.

Park Forest has disproportionaly more women residents than most villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Park Forest had a median family income of $55,801. The people of Park Forest 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 Park Forest political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,550. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Park Forest Housing

Of the housing in Park Forest, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Park Forest, 87% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Park Forest Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Park Forest Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Park Forest Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Park Forest College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Park Forest, IL

Comparing Park 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
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women99
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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