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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.
In River Forest, about 57% of adults are married.
River Forest has a larger percentage of females than most places.
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.
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.
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.
In River Forest, 68% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
River Forest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing River Forest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: River Forest colleges • River Forest travel • River Forest mortgages and property.
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