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Illinois
River Forest
Population 11,992
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Illinois
Oak Park
Population 53,292
River Forest, IL vs Oak Park, IL
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | River Forest, IL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,992 | 53,292 |
| Median Household Income | $146,786 | $110,820 |
| Median Rent | $1,554/mo | $1,593/mo |
| Median Home Value | $687,300 | $465,500 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 104 | 104 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 77% | 41.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% (county) | 4.3% |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 101 | 236 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,589 | 2,997 |
| Median AQI | 53 | 53 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 149 | 149 |
| Summer Highs | 82°F | 83°F |
| Winter Lows | 22°F | 22°F |
| Snowfall | 38 in/yr | 38 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min | 31.6 min |
| Hospitals | — | 2 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | — | 2.5 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 11.2 | 12.8 |
| College Degree Rate | 72.9% | 72.5% |
| Foreign-Born % | 12.5% | 9.2% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -7.1% | -3.6% |
River Forest, IL
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.