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Welcome to Forest Park, IL

Forest Park is a community that believes in providing a wide variety of recreational and social events for its residents. Spring offers the annual St. Patrick's Day parade where residents of Forest Park as well as the surrounding communities enjoy the grand parade as it marches down Madison Street. The Chamber of Commerce does a masterful job bringing area businesses, fire and police departments, churches, schools and scouts together to showcase their village and celebrate the holiday and their village.

Summer offers the annual Summerfest and 4th of July fireworks display. Live music and entertainment is featured at the Forest Park Aquatic Center and the fireworks are watched for miles around. Forest Park is especially proud of its Aquatic Center. The center features two flume slides, two drop slides, diving board, play structure and lap lanes. The park district offers many types of classes from swimming to martial arts.

The Forest Park Arts Fest gives area artists an opportunity to showcase their talents and fall brings the Rib Fest and October Fest. Amateur chefs test their culinary skills and a great time is had by all. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 winners as well as the best decorated booths.

Other social events include a Holiday Walk and the Wm. R. McKenzie Memorial Golf Outing.
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Price

Average
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Forest Park, IL23$128,000$140,783
home sale data for other nearby cities
Bellwood, IL35$50,000$68,714
Berkeley, IL13$112,000$107,069
Berwyn, IL93$109,500$117,398
Broadview, IL51$49,313$67,495
Brookfield, IL26$156,750$161,882
Cicero, IL80$72,000$116,450
Cragin, IL108$100,000$109,905
Elmwood Park, IL96$128,500$130,974
Forest View, IL163$117,766$125,539
Franklin Park, IL30$120,000$125,783
Hillside, IL27$90,740$95,088
La Grange Park, IL19$250,000$310,553
Lyons, IL15$95,000$93,867
Maywood, IL51$49,313$67,495
Melrose Park, IL80$100,743$104,893
Nancy B jefferson, IL38$140,750$508,658
North Riverside, IL20$193,500$224,420
Northlake, IL38$83,000$90,199
Oak Park, IL88$251,772$270,602
River Forest, IL21$580,000$503,013
River Grove, IL18$120,000$148,139
Riverside, IL20$193,500$224,420
Stickney, IL163$117,766$125,539
Summit, IL12$85,000$88,792
Westchester, IL24$162,000$162,292
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Population

Total Population14,866
Population Density6,190 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population7,786
Male Population7,081
Population Change since 1990↑ 0%
Population Change since 2000↓ 5% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeTriton College
Distance3 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeConcordia University
Distance2 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households7,239
Family Households3,199
Average Family Size3.09
Average Household Income$69,045
Median Household Income$49,049
Income Change since 1990↑ 132465% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 11% Increase

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 Risk0.91
Crime Risk (County)2.20
Personal Crime Risk (County)2.12
Murder Crime Risk (County)1.81
Rape Crime Risk (County)2.74
Robbery Crime Risk (County)2.06
Assault Crime Risk (County)1.31
Property Crime Risk (County)0.98
Burglary Crime Risk (County)1.18
Larceny Crime Risk (County)1.46
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.50

Climate

Average July High Temperature83.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature14.3 °F
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches
Air Pollution Index128% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate9.00%
Nearest AirportChicago Midway International
Distance7 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamChicago Bulls / Chicago Blackhawks
Distance7 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Forest Park Middle School925 Beloit Ave

Grades: K - 6

Betsy Ross Elementary School1315 S Marengo Ave
Field Stevenson Elementary School925 Beloit Ave
Garfield Elementary School543 Hannah Ave
Grant - White Elementary School147 Circle Ave

Grades: Other

Proviso Math & Science Academy8601 W Roosevelt Rd
St Bernardine School815 Elgin Ave
Walther Lutheran Academy305 Circle Ave
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BANKS

Charter One7525 Madison St
Covenant Bank7600 Roosevelt Rd # 109
Forest Park Natl Bank & Trust7331 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park Natl Bank & Trust7348 Madison St
State Farm Insurance7601 Madison St # B

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Forest Park Fire Dept517 Des Plaines Ave
Forest Park Fire Prevention7625 Wilcox St
Forest Park Police Dept517 Des Plaines Ave

HOSPITALS

Riveredge Hospital8311 Roosevelt Rd

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Forest Park Public Library7555 Jackson Blvd

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Archdiocesan Agencies816 Marengo Ave
Catholic Bishop Of Chicago816 Marengo Ave
First United Church-christ1000 Elgin Ave
Forest Park Baptist Church133 Harlem Ave
Hope Tabernacle Church7416 Dixon St
St Bernardines7246 Harrison St
St John Evangelical Lutheran305 Circle Ave
St Paul's Lutheran Church7416 Dixon St
St Peter's Evan Lutheran Chr500 Hannah Ave

POST OFFICES

Us Post Office417 Des Plaines Ave

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