Park Forest, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

20,715

Unemployment

10.0%

Poverty

12.6%

Median Home

$73,300

Median Income

$56,393

Median Rent

$1,247

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Park Forest SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

5/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Park Forest, IL Cost Of Living

87
Park Forest's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Park Forest	Illinois	National Average
Overall	87	98	100

Services	98	95	100
Groceries	95	97	100
Health	111	99	100
Housing	60	96	100
Transportation	112	105	100
Utilities	91	94	100

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Rankings for Park Forest in Illinois

Ranks #71 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #86 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #125 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Park Forest, IL

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Population over time in Park Forest

Year	Population	% Change
2020	20,715	-4.5%
2019	21,699	0.1%
2018	21,672	-0.7%
2017	21,831	-0.4%
2016	21,928	-2.5%
2015	22,490	0.0%
2014	22,480	0.2%
2013	22,424	-0.3%
2012	22,489	0.7%
2011	22,330	-

Race / Ethnicity in Park Forest

White

22.9% (4,743)

African American

68.3% (14,146)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

0.4% (90)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.1% (226)

Two Or More

2.5% (528)

Hispanic

4.7% (982)

Race	Park Forest	IL	USA
White	22.9%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	68.3%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	0.4%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.5%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	4.7%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Park Forest

Female

53.3% (11,038)

Male

46.7% (9,677)

Gender	Park Forest	IL	USA
Female	53.3%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	46.7%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Park Forest for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (414)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (828)

High School / GED

23.0% (4,764)

Some College

28.0% (5,800)

Associate's Degree

14.0% (2,900)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (3,314)

Master's Degree

10.0% (2,071)

Professional Degree

2.0% (414)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (207)

Education	Park Forest	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	23.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	28.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	14.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	10.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Park Forest, Illinois

Less than $10,000

7.6% (158,294)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.8% (58,505)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.1% (187,673)

$25,000 to $34,999

8.9% (184,380)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.9% (266,693)

$50,000 to $74,999

25.9% (537,440)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.8% (327,225)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.4% (278,344)

$150,000 to $199,999

2.8% (58,758)

$200,000 or more

0.7% (14,183)

Income	Park Forest	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	7.6%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.8%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.1%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.9%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.9%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	25.9%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.8%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.4%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	2.8%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	0.7%	8.8%	8.3%