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Scenic Park Forest, IL

Since 1949 when Park Forest was hailed as one of the nation's first totally planned model communities, the village has demonstrated remarkable vision in planning for growth From the world-famous "Park Forest Scenic Ten Mile" road race to nationally renowned performances in music, dance, and theater, the village is unrivaled for the quality and quantity of its cultural and recreational amenities. Highlights include an aquatics complex, playgrounds, a skateboard park, an 18-hole golf course, an indoor tennis and health center, lush parks, and miles of hiking trails in the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve & Nature Center. The village boasts an additional 45-acre wetland restoration project and the preservation of nearly 12,000 trees. Queen Annes, ranches, Cape Cods, and converted split-levels dominate the attractive and diverse housing selection. The village is home to a 60-acre business park. Nearby expressways include Interstate 57 connecting with Interstate 80. Commuters can access Metra trains in University Park.
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Park Forest, IL30$50,000$55,505
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Columbia Heights, IL1$128,000$128,000
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Crete, IL31$131,123$140,269
Dyer, IN73$184,054$200,809
East Hazel Crest, IL37$57,500$85,770
Flossmoor, IL31$210,000$239,774
Ford Heights, IL61$55,000$72,825
Frankfort, IL67$275,000$357,669
Glenwood, IL12$68,250$85,750
Hazel Crest, IL37$57,500$85,770
Homewood, IL67$162,447$177,477
Lynwood, IL61$55,000$72,825
Markham, IL28$49,928$57,678
Matteson, IL43$110,000$126,081
Monee, IL20$217,500$262,868
Olympia Fields, IL12$172,500$186,500
Richton Park, IL28$93,000$115,196
S Chicago heights, IL61$55,000$72,825
Sauk Village, IL61$55,000$72,825
South Chicago Heights, IL61$55,000$72,825
Steger, IL17$97,000$89,579
Thornton, IL2$32,500$32,500
Tinley Park, IL89$174,494$181,405
University Park, IL30$50,000$55,505
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Population

Total Population22,828
Population Density4,616 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population12,142
Male Population10,686
Population Change since 1990↓ 7% Decrease
Population Change since 2000↓ 2% Decrease

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegePrairie State College
Distance4 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeDevry University
Distance8 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households8,880
Family Households5,806
Average Family Size3.27
Average Household Income$63,850
Median Household Income$52,988
Income Change since 1990↑ 176527% 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 Risk0.72
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 Temperature83.7 °F
Average January Low Temperature14.8 °F
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches
Air Pollution Index105% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate8.50%
Nearest AirportGary/chicago International
Distance17 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamChicago White Sox
Distance24 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Crete - Monee Middle School635 Olmsted Rd

Grades: 9 - 12

Rich East Campus High School300 Sauk Trl

Grades: K - 6

Indiana Elementary School165 Indiana St
Talala Elementary School430 Talala St

Grades: Other

Algonquin Primary Center170 Algonquin St
Blackhawk Intermediate Center130 Blackhawk Dr
Coretta Scott King Mag School1009 Black Hawk Dr
Deer Creek Christian School425 Exchange St
Forest Trail School215 Wilson St
Illinois School210 Illinois St
Mohawk Intermediate Center301 Mohawk St
Park Forest Academy375 Oswego St
South Suburban Sda Chrn School119 Chestnut St
St Mary School227 Monee Rd
Twenty First Century Preparatory Center130 Blackhawk Dr
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ART AND MUSEUMS

Tall Grass Arts Assn Gallery367 Artists Walk

BANKS

Bree Breedlove State Farm Ins27 North St # D
Chase202 Forest Blvd
First Midwest Bank2 Main St
Us Bank99 Indianwood Blvd

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Park Forest Fire Dept156 Indianwood Blvd
Park Forest Police Dept200 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest Police Station200 Lakewood Blvd

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

Park Forest Public Library400 Lakewood Blvd

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Calvary Chapel Of Blue Island25 Woodland Gln
Calvary United Protestant Chr425 N Orchard Dr
Catholic Bishop Chicago78 Cherry St
Church Of The Holy Family102 Marquette St
Congregation Am Echad160 Westwood Dr
Destiny Christian Ctr125 Willow St
Faith Pentecostal Church23450 Western Ave
Faith United Protestant Church10 Hemlock St
First Church Of ChristWestgate Dr & Westwood Dr
Grace United Protestant Church266 Somonauk St
Hallelujah Temple1 Dogwood St
Hope Lutheran Church424 Indianwood Blvd

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