Oak Forest, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Oak Forest, Illinois Summary
Life in Oak Forest research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Oak Forest over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oak Forest:
The population in Oak Forest is 26,888.
The median home value in Oak Forest is $286,537.
The median income in Oak Forest is $87,941.
The cost of living in Oak Forest is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Oak Forest is $1,287.
The unemployment rate in Oak Forest is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Oak Forest is 5.4%.
The average high in Oak Forest is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
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Oak Forest, IL Crime Report
Crime in Oak Forest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Forest. Key points include:
There were 136 total crimes in Oak Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Forest is 526.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Forest is 89.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Forest is 437.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Forest is -75.15% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oak Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Forest / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 136 | 526.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 89.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 23.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 58.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 113 | 437.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 33 | 127.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 70 | 271.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 38.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Oak Forest, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Oak Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Forest is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Forest is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Forest is $286,537.
The median income in Oak Forest is $87,941.
Oak Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Forest | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 114 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 91 | 100 | |
Oak Forest, IL Weather
The average high in Oak Forest is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Oak Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Forest
The current population in Oak Forest is 26,888. The population has decreased -2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26,888 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 27,199 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 27,445 | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 27,403 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 27,617 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 27,843 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 28,027 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 28,055 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 28,134 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 28,104 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 28,053 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 27,922 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 27,822 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 27,685 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Forest
Oak Forest is:
64.8% White with 17,436 White residents.
7.7% African American with 2,057 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 1,595 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 105 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 845 Two Or More residents.
18.0% Hispanic with 4,835 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.7% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 18.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Oak Forest
Oak Forest is 51.6% female with 13,861 female residents.
Oak Forest is 48.4% male with 13,027 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Forest for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Forest, Illinois
4.2% of households in Oak Forest earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Oak Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Oak Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Oak Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Oak Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in Oak Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Oak Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Oak Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.2% of households in Oak Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in Oak Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
