Park Forest, Cook County, Illinois
Park Forest, Cook County, Illinois
Park Forest is a city in Cook County, Illinois. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 22,034. The city has a total area of 4.93 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 720 feet (219.45 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 4,474 people per square mile. The median age was 36.1 years (The median age in the state of Illinois was 37.7). There were 100 males for every 83 females.
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 22,034 residents |
Population Change | -6.1% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 36.1 years (State: 37.7) |
Below the Poverty Line | 19.2% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 9,985 residents |
Population Females | 12,049 residents |
Population Urban | 100% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 1.3% Latin America, 1.0% Asia, 0.6% Africa, 0.5% Europe |
Daytime Population Change | -5,905 (-26.9%) |
Live and Work in the City | 671 (7.5%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 7.9% (State: 5.1%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Park Forest Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Park Forest Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Park Forest Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $102,195 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $84,568 (State: $180,300) |
Changes in Home Value | +$1,368 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $1,043 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $372 – $694 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $779 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 101 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $3,986 (4.30%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $1,666 (3.60%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $45,315 (State: $59,588) |
Changes in Household Income | -$2,264 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $23,276 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$1,783 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
Nearest Colleges & Universities- Governors State University Distance: About 3 MilesUniversity Park, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 4,043
- Prairie State College Distance: About 4 MilesChicago Heights, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 4,050
- South Suburban College Distance: About 10 MilesSouth Holland, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 3,972
- Purdue University-Calumet Campus Distance: About 14 MilesHammond, INFull-Time Enrollment: 7,343
- Saint Xavier University Distance: About 16 MilesChicago, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 3,576
- City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College Distance: About 17 MilesChicago, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 4,110
- Moraine Valley Community College Distance: About 17 MilesPalos Hills, ILFull-Time Enrollment: 12,008
List of Largest Public High Schools- RICH EAST CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL Students: 1,310Location: 300 SAUK TRLGrades: 9-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- INDIANA ELEM SCHOOL Students: 495Location: 165 INDIANA STGrades: 4-6
- ILLINOIS SCHOOL Students: 445Location: 210 ILLINOIS STGrades: KG-8
- BLACKHAWK PRIMARY CENTER Students: 274Location: 130 BLACKHAWK DRGrades: KG-3
- TALALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 250Location: 430 TALALA STGrades: KG-5
- 21ST CENTURY PRIMARY CENTER Students: 242Location: 240 S ORCHARD DRGrades: KG-3
- MOHAWK PRIMARY CENTER Location: 301 MOHAWK STGrades: KG-3
- MICHELLE OBAMA SCH OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS Location: 215 WILSON STGrades: 4-8
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- SOUTH SUBURBAN SDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 46Location: 119 CHESTNUT STGrades: PK-7
Distance: About 3 Miles
University Park, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,043
Distance: About 4 Miles
Chicago Heights, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,050
Distance: About 10 Miles
South Holland, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 3,972
Distance: About 14 Miles
Hammond, IN
Full-Time Enrollment: 7,343
Distance: About 16 Miles
Chicago, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 3,576
Distance: About 17 Miles
Chicago, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,110
Distance: About 17 Miles
Palos Hills, IL
Full-Time Enrollment: 12,008
- RICH EAST CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL Students: 1,310Location: 300 SAUK TRLGrades: 9-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- INDIANA ELEM SCHOOL Students: 495Location: 165 INDIANA STGrades: 4-6
- ILLINOIS SCHOOL Students: 445Location: 210 ILLINOIS STGrades: KG-8
- BLACKHAWK PRIMARY CENTER Students: 274Location: 130 BLACKHAWK DRGrades: KG-3
- TALALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Students: 250Location: 430 TALALA STGrades: KG-5
- 21ST CENTURY PRIMARY CENTER Students: 242Location: 240 S ORCHARD DRGrades: KG-3
- MOHAWK PRIMARY CENTER Location: 301 MOHAWK STGrades: KG-3
- MICHELLE OBAMA SCH OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS Location: 215 WILSON STGrades: 4-8
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- SOUTH SUBURBAN SDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 46Location: 119 CHESTNUT STGrades: PK-7
Students: 495
Location: 165 INDIANA ST
Grades: 4-6
Students: 445
Location: 210 ILLINOIS ST
Grades: KG-8
Students: 274
Location: 130 BLACKHAWK DR
Grades: KG-3
Students: 250
Location: 430 TALALA ST
Grades: KG-5
Students: 242
Location: 240 S ORCHARD DR
Grades: KG-3
Location: 301 MOHAWK ST
Grades: KG-3
Location: 215 WILSON ST
Grades: 4-8
- SOUTH SUBURBAN SDA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students: 46Location: 119 CHESTNUT STGrades: PK-7
Park Forest Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2014) | 48 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 41 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 2 policemen (State: 3.28) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Park Forest Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 1,460 store | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 2.77 (State: 2.24) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 23 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.04 (State: 0.08) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 490 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.93 (State: 0.75) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 806 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 1.53 (State: 2.61) Number of Restaurants in the City 3,516 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 6.67 (State: 6.86) Number of Houses in the City 9,394 |
Hospitals in Park Forest- ELISABETH LUDEMAN DEV. CTR. 114 NORTH ORCHARD DRIVE
- ANGELS HOME HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS 282 MAIN STREET, BUILDING 1 FLOOR 2
- FOREST HOME HEALTHCARE, INC 356 FOREST BLVD
- HIS GRACE HOME HEALTHCARE, INC 318 FOREST BOULEVARD
- NURSES PLUS HOME HEALTHCARE 350 VICTORY DRIVE
- RELIABLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC 260 MAIN STREET
114 NORTH ORCHARD DRIVE
282 MAIN STREET, BUILDING 1 FLOOR 2
356 FOREST BLVD
318 FOREST BOULEVARD
350 VICTORY DRIVE
260 MAIN STREET
Amtrak Stations in Park Forest- 6 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.) Services: Ticket Office, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Public Transit Connection
- 9 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.) Services: Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking
- 18 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.) Services: Ticket Office, Partially Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking, Call For Taxi Service
Services: Ticket Office, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Paid Short Term Parking, Paid Long Term Parking, Public Transit Connection
Services: Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking
Services: Ticket Office, Partially Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking, Free Long Term Parking, Call For Taxi Service
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Park Forest by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Park Forest
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 64% (Larger than US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 85% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 19 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 15 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 4 pc. |
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ZIP Codes for Park Forest: 60466
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