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About River Forest, Illinois

River Forest, Illinois is located just west of Chicago and offers residents a quiet retreat from big city life while offering unparalleled access to all that Chicago has to offer. An exceptional array of historic residences can be found here, from Victorian cottages to spacious estates. Home buyers can find options in any price range, from single-family homes of all types to beautiful townhouses and condominiums.

River Forest has extensive park land available to their residents, with sports fields, fitness centers, public pools, and hundreds of park district activities and programs. Their historic downtown offers residents shopping and dining options that rival those of Chicago, and is home to an extraordinarily rich variety of cultural activities.

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River Forest, IL21$580,000$503,013
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 Park, IL23$128,000$140,783
Franklin Park, IL30$120,000$125,783
Harwood Heights, IL104$160,788$183,978
Harwood Hgts, IL233$164,120$172,334
Hillside, IL27$90,740$95,088
La Grange Park, IL19$250,000$310,553
Maywood, IL51$49,313$67,495
Melrose Park, IL80$100,743$104,893
Norridge, IL252$157,388$174,057
North Riverside, IL20$193,500$224,420
Northlake, IL38$83,000$90,199
Oak Park, IL88$251,772$270,602
River Grove, IL18$120,000$148,139
Riverside, IL20$193,500$224,420
Schiller Park, IL68$106,867$118,448
Stickney, IL163$117,766$125,539
Westchester, IL24$162,000$162,292
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Population

Total Population12,820
Population Density5,175 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population6,860
Male Population5,960
Population Change since 1990↑ 10% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 10% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeTriton College
Distance2 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegeConcordia University
Distance0 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households4,393
Family Households3,123
Average Family Size3.35
Average Household Income$186,182
Median Household Income$132,950
Income Change since 1990↑ 22170% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 46% 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 Risk0.93
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 Index130% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate8.50%
Nearest AirportChicago O'hare International
Distance7 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamChicago Bulls / Chicago Blackhawks
Distance7 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Roosevelt Middle School7560 Oak Ave

Grades: 9 - 12

Trinity High School7574 Division St

Grades: K - 6

Lincoln Elementary School511 Park Ave
Willard Elementary School1250 Ashland Ave

Grades: Other

Grace Lutheran School7300 Division St
Keystone Montessori School7415 W North Ave
St Luke School519 Ashland Ave
St Vincent Ferrer School1515 Lathrop Ave
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BANKS

Chase630 N Harlem Ave
Citibank7221 Lake St
Community Bank-oak Park River7777 Lake St
Mb Financial Bank7727 Lake St
State Farm Insurance7975 Lake St
Tcf Bank7525 Lake St
Tcf Bank800 N Harlem Ave

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Cook County Law Enforcement536 N Harlem Ave
River Forest Fire Dept400 Park Ave
River Forest Police Dept400 Park Ave

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Cook County Police Dept536 N Harlem Ave

LIBRARIES - PUBLIC

River Forest Public Library735 Lathrop Ave

MISC ATTRACTIONS

Dan Senese Sales Inc1519 Ashland Ave

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Christ Church Episcopal515 Franklin Ave
First Church-christ Scientist946 N Harlem Ave
First Presbyterian Church7551 Quick Ave
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Chr7300 Division St
River Forest United Methodist7970 Lake St
St Luke Roman Catholic Church528 Lathrop Ave
St Vincent Ferrer Church1530 Jackson Ave
West Suburban Temple Har Zion1040 N Harlem Ave

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