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Forest Park is a suburb in the Chicago Metropolitan area. It has a population of 13,808 and a population density of 5,846, which is 98% above the national average. It has a median age of 40, which is 2 years above the Chicago Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.
Forest Park has a median home value of $231,700, which is 25% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,613 is 17% below the metro average rent and 34% above the national average rent. The average household income in Forest Park is $70,670 , which is 5% below the Metro average household income and 8% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Forest Park is 4. Forest Park also has a crime index 151 that is above the Metro average and above the National average.
It is located 17 mins to the nearest airport (Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60638, United States), making it one of the best places to live near the airport in Chicago
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Demographics
Forest Park's population is made up of 36% married, 45% single, 15% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 35%. Homeowners make up 49% of the population in Forest Park.
- 46% Male
- 54% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Forest Park is $46,969. The Median Household Income is $70,670 and the Forest Park Unemployment Rate is 5%.
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Forest Park crime index is 153 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Forest Park.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.