Park Forest, Illinois

Population 22,673

Park Forest is located in Cook County, IL. The population is 22,673.

There are 9 public schools in Park Forest with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Park Forest is moderate , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Park Forest is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Park Forest property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Park Forest include Olympia Fields, Richton Park and South Chicago Heights.

Park Forest Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 8.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.8%

Crime Rate

23.9% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 201
  • Violent Crimes: 398
  • Robbery: 136
  • Burglary: 328
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 983

Registered Offenders

93.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Park Forest
  • 0.88 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

40 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

High 8.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

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Summary
There are 9 K-12 public schools in Park Forest, IL and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Park Forest's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
2 Private Schools

Illinois Montessori Children's House

South Suburban Sda Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Park Forest, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Park Forest, IL issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $962
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,053
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,217
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,537
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,832

Zip Codes

60417 60449 60466 60471 60475 60484

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Environmental Hazards

40 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Park Forest, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Park Forest, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Park Forest, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.37°
  • February 28.42°
  • March 40.92°
  • April 50.55°
  • May 61.43°
  • June 71.66°
  • July 77.02°
  • August 75.08°
  • September 65.53°
  • October 54.87°
  • November 42.95°
  • December 29.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Park Forest, IL

Earthquakes
Park Forest, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Park Forest, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Park Forest, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Park Forest, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Park Forest, IL: $44,713

Unemployment

Unemployment in Park Forest is 8.2%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.89%
White Collar - 61.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Robin Kelly

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Park Forest, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Park Forest, IL
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