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Crime in Forest Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Forest Park. Key points include:
There were 437 total crimes in Forest Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Park is 3,246.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Park is 416.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest Park is 2,830.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Forest Park is 53.20% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Forest Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 437 | 3,246.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 56 | 416.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 29.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 133.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 148.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 381 | 2,830.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 55 | 408.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 266 | 1,976.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 60 | 445.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Forest Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest Park is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest Park is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forest Park is $272,765.
The median income in Forest Park is $77,221.
Forest Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest Park | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 131 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest Park, IL Weather
The average high in Forest Park is 59.6° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.9 inches of precipitation each year with 34.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest Park
The current population in Forest Park is 13,943. The population has decreased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,943 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 14,000 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 14,165 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 14,297 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 13,808 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 13,927 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 14,041 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 14,127 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,137 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 14,194 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 14,202 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 14,202 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 14,194 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 14,245 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 14,282 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Park
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Forest Park is:
51.0% White with 7,107 White residents.
24.0% African American with 3,351 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
8.8% Asian with 1,225 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 140 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 384 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 1,735 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 24.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest Park
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Forest Park is 50.2% female with 7,004 female residents.
Forest Park is 49.8% male with 6,938 male residents.
| Gender | Forest Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Park for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Forest Park completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Forest Park completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Forest Park completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Forest Park completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Forest Park completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Forest Park completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Forest Park completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Forest Park completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Forest Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest Park, Illinois
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5.3% of households in Forest Park earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Forest Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Forest Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Forest Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Forest Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Forest Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Forest Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Forest Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Forest Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.1% of households in Forest Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
