River Forest, IL
1 neighborhoods · 11,568 residents · Illinois
A
82/100
97
Safety Score
98
Affordability
$145K
Median Income
$669K
Median Home Value
Is River Forest, IL a Good Place to Live?
River Forest receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in Illinois. Safety scores A+ (97/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (98/100) with a median household income of $144,784 and median home values around $668,900.
About 76.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. 88% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 40.
$1,347
Median Rent/mo
76.2%
College Educated
5.6%
Unemployment
88%
Owner-Occupied
40
Median Age
11,568
Population
1
Zip Codes
Cook
County
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Neighborhoods in River Forest
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60305Cook Co. | 82 A | 97 | 98 | $145K | $669K | 11,568 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.