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River Forest, IL


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River Forest, Illinois

River Forest, Illinois, in Cook county, is 1 miles NW of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of River Forest

In River Forest, about 57% of adults are married.

River Forest has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Forest had a median family income of $122,155. River Forest has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in River Forest living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in River Forest. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($57,625) in River Forest. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

River Forest Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in River Forest is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the village than you'll find in other villages. Property taxes are a bit high in River Forest, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In River Forest, 68% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.

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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