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River Forest, Illinois

Introduction to River Forest, Illinois

River Forest, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 mile NW of Oak Park, Illinois and 8 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,635 people in River Forest.

River Forest History

In 1836, the first permanent resident called Ashbel Steele, a coroner, arrived in the area where the village of River Forest is now located. The area was then called Noyesville. Other settlers soon followed, gradually transforming the area into a full fledged farming village. In 1880, the village of River Forest was officially incorporated.

River Forest and nearby Attractions

  • River Forest Village Hall
  • River Forest Public Library
  • Albertus Magnus Science Hall
  • Thatcher Woods Glen
  • Trailside Museum of Natural History
  • Rebecca Crown Memorial Library

Things to do in River Forest

The River Forest Village Hall is the administrative center of the village. A visit to the Albertus Magnus Science Hall would prove to be interesting for tourists with a scientific interest. Trailside Museum of Natural History provides an insight into the history of the area. Thatcher Woods Glen is a beautiful park, and an ideal place for a quiet getaway.

River Forest Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International airport, located about 8 miles from River Forest, provides air transportation facilities.

River Forest Higher Education

Triton College and Morton College provide higher education to the people of River Forest.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRiver Forest College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRiver Forest Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRiver Forest Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRiver Forest Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRiver Forest Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%River Forest People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%River Forest Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of River Forest, IL

Comparing River 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens55
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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