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With a population of 28,051 as of 2000 and ongoing commercial and industrial developments, Oak Forest lays claim as one of the fastest growing cites southwest of Chicago. There is a Metra rail station right in the community, so commuters enjoy an easy trip to and from downtown. In addition to the Metra, Oak Forest is also close to three major expressways for equally simple downtown access.
There are a number of housing options within Oak Forest, ranging from condos to townhomes to an array of single-family houses. Single-family homes sell, on average, at about $212,000. In addition to these residences, the city itself offers golf courses and a well-traveled walking and biking trail. Oak Forest also enjoys forest preserves, giving this bustling little city an additional, more relaxing, atmosphere.
Population
| Total Population |
27,812
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| Population Density |
4,923 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
13,895
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| Male Population |
13,918
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| Median Age |
36.31 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
69%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE
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| Distance to SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE |
7 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
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| Distance to DEVRY UNIVERSITY |
5 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
9,550
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| Family Households |
7,030
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| Average Family Size |
3.49
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| Average Household Income |
$70,859
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| Median Household Income |
$72,655
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
69%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
0.54
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
1.64
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
2.27
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| Murder Risk (County) |
2.31
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| Rape Risk (County) |
1.82
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| Robbery Risk |
2.92
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| Assault Risk (County) |
2.08
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| Property Risk (County) |
1.33
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
1.00
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
1.20
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
1.53
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
83.7° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
14.8° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
38.65 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
105% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
7.75%
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| Nearest Airport |
CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
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| Distance to CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL |
12 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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| Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX |
17 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| MORTON GINGERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 3 | 16936 FOREST AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| G KERKSTRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 14950 LARAMIE AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| LEE R FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 5931 W SCHOOL ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| SCARLET OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 5731 ALBERT DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| ARBOR PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 17303 CENTRAL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| JACK HILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 5800 W 151ST ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| OAK FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 15201 CENTRAL AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| WALTER F FIERKE EDUCATION CENTER | K - 5 | 6535 VICTORIA DR, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| FIELDCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 4100 W WAGMAN AVE, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| ST DAMIAN SCHOOL | K - 8 | 5300 W 155TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
| RIDGE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN | 5151 W 149TH ST, OAK FOREST, IL 60452 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
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| 60452 | 289 | $211,000 | $210,775 |
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