Living in Park Forest, IL
Park Forest, Illinois Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
21,563
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
13.4%
Median Home
$73,600
Median Income
$53,938
Median Rent
$1,211
Park Forest SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
4
Park Forest, IL Crime Report
408
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,910.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-22.87%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Park Forest / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 408 | 1,910.3 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 398.0 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.7 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 135.8 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 182.6 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 323 | 1,512.3 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 70 | 327.7 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 210 | 983.2 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 201.3 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Park Forest, IL Cost Of Living
89
Park Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Park Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Park Forest | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
Rankings for Park Forest in Illinois
Map Of Park Forest, IL
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Population over time in Park Forest
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 66.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Park Forest
| Gender | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Park Forest for adults over 25
| Education | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Park Forest, Illinois
| Income | Park Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.8% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.2% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
