Park Forest SnackAbility
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Crime in Park Forest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Park Forest. Key points include:
There were 367 total crimes in Park Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Forest is 1,791.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Forest is 283.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Park Forest is 1,508.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Park Forest is -15.47% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Park Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Park Forest / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 367 | 1,791.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 58 | 283.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 14.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 48.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 40 | 195.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 309 | 1,508.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 98 | 478.4 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 120 | 585.7 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 91 | 444.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Park Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Park Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Park Forest is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Park Forest is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Park Forest is $149,727.
The median income in Park Forest is $61,072.
Park Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Park Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Park Forest | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 70 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Park Forest, IL Weather
The average high in Park Forest is 59.2° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 74.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 27.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Park Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Park Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Park Forest
The current population in Park Forest is 21,156. The population has decreased 5.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,156 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 20,898 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 21,042 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 21,368 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 20,715 | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 21,563 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 21,699 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 21,672 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 21,831 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 21,928 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 22,490 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 22,480 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 22,424 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 22,489 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 22,330 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Park Forest
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Park Forest is:
19.7% White with 4,176 White residents.
67.4% African American with 14,254 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 25 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 561 Two Or More residents.
9.7% Hispanic with 2,046 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19.7% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 67.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Park Forest
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Park Forest is 55.0% female with 11,626 female residents.
Park Forest is 45.0% male with 9,530 male residents.
| Gender | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Park Forest for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Park Forest completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Park Forest completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Park Forest completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Park Forest completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Park Forest completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Park Forest completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Park Forest completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Park Forest completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Park Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| 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 Park Forest, Illinois
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6.2% of households in Park Forest earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Park Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Park Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Park Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.0% of households in Park Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.4% of households in Park Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Park Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Park Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.6% of households in Park Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in Park Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
