River Forest SnackAbility
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Crime in River Forest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in River Forest. Key points include:
There were 284 total crimes in River Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in River Forest is 2,563.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in River Forest is 90.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in River Forest is 2,472.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in River Forest is 20.95% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In River Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
River Forest / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 284 | 2,563.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 90.3 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 45.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 45.1 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 274 | 2,472.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 64 | 577.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 204 | 1,841.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 54.2 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in River Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in River Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in River Forest is 151 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in River Forest is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in River Forest is $716,652.
The median income in River Forest is $146,786.
River Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In River Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | River Forest | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 276 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
River Forest, IL Weather
The average high in River Forest is 59.5° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.8 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | River Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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River Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in River Forest
The current population in River Forest is 11,992. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,992 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 11,489 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 11,568 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 11,742 | 7.9% |
| 2020 | 10,883 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 10,970 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 11,064 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 11,215 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 11,217 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,233 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,211 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,183 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 11,174 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 11,164 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 11,166 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in River Forest
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River Forest is:
77.8% White with 9,331 White residents.
4.9% African American with 586 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.5% Asian with 659 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 588 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 825 Hispanic residents.
| Race | River Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in River Forest
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River Forest is 49.4% female with 5,922 female residents.
River Forest is 50.6% male with 6,069 male residents.
| Gender | River Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in River Forest for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in River Forest completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in River Forest completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in River Forest completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in River Forest completed some college.
6.0% of adults in River Forest completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in River Forest completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in River Forest completed master's degree.
15.0% of adults in River Forest completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in River Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | River Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 15.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For River Forest, Illinois
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2.0% of households in River Forest earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in River Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in River Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in River Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in River Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.4% of households in River Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.4% of households in River Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in River Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in River Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
40.8% of households in River Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | River Forest | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.4% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 40.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
