Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Kribi Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Taste of Brazil Cafe
Coffee Shop
Gina's Italian Ice
Coffee Shop
Friendly Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Blue Max Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Borra
Coffee Shop
Wise Cup
Coffee Shop
Cafe Descrates
Coffee Shop
Live Cafe
Coffee Shop
Whirlwind Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Live Fresco
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fairgrounds
Coffee Shop
The Happy Apple Pie Shop
Coffee Shop
Buzz Cafe
Coffee Shop
Eastgate Café
Coffee Shop
Cafe del Sol
Coffee Shop
Flur
Coffee Shop
Mission House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Gosia's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Museum
Museum
The Wire
Nightclub
Madison Street Theatre
Theatre Arts
Circle Bowl
Bowling Alley
Fitzgerald's
Nightclub
Striker Lanes
Bowling Alley
Classic Cinemas North Riverside Luxury 6 Theatre
Cinema
Lake Theater
Cinema
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center
Museum
Scoville Park Outdoor Stage
Theatre Arts
Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum
Museum
Hemingway Museum
Museum
The Actors Garden
Theatre Arts
The Music Garden
Theatre Arts
Ernest Hemmingway Foundation
Museum
Maywood Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Maywood Fine Arts
Theatre Arts
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
Museum
Ernest Hemingway Birthplace
Attraction
The Olympic Theatre
Theatre Arts
Oak Park River Forest Museum
Museum
California Sea Lion
Attraction
Dolphin
Attraction
Gray Seal
Attraction
Bactrian Camel
Attraction
Food and Drink (32) A+
Cardinal Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
McGaffer's
Bar
The Dugout Cafe
Fast Food
Smokin' M's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Smokey Joel's Red Hots
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Carole's
Bar
Amy's Wine House
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Happy Chef Chinese and Thai Cusine
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lucky's Lounge
Bar
Inos
Fast Food
Exit Strategy Brewing
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Famous Liquors
Alcohol
12th Street Rag
Bar
The Junction Diner
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor
Sweets
Forest Park Tap Room
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
O'Sullivans Public House
Bar
Fitness (2) B
Planet Fitness
Gym
Howard Mohr Community Center
Community Centre
Charter Fitness
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Longfellow Center
Community Centre
Midtown Athletic Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Hollywood House
Community Centre
Sankofa Center at AAABNA
Community Centre
Anderson Park Center
Community Centre
Focus Om
Gym
BUILD
Community Centre
Austin Satellite Senior Center
Community Centre
By The Hand Club for Kids
Community Centre
The Peace Corner Youth Center
Community Centre
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Strive 4 Fitness
Gym
Scout Cabin
Community Centre
Sokal Spirit Family Fitness
Gym
Cicero Community Center
Community Centre
Saint Barbara Parish Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
American Sokol
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Ed's Way
Grocery Store
Living Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Silverland Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Kay's Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Carnival Grocery
Grocery Store
Sugar Beet Co-op
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Sugar Fixe
Bakery
Turano Baking Company
Bakery
Tony's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Cake Bros.
Bakery
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Aracely's Bakery
Bakery
Torres Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Torres Supermercado
Grocery Store
Riverside Foods
Grocery Store
Carnicerias Jimenez Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (18) A+
Forest Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Playground
Maple Park
Park
Popelka Park
Park
Reiger Park
Park
Wenonah Park
Park
Kryz Park
Park
Carroll Park
Park
Washington Triangle Park
Park
Washington Square Park
Park
Washington Commons Park
Park
Miller Meadow Model Airplane Flying Field
Park
Remembrance Park
Park
Remembrance Park Playground
Playground
Washington Commons Park Playground
Playground
Day Nursey Playground
Playground
Euclid Square Park
Park
Fox Park
Park
Fox Park Playground
Playground
Keystone Park
Park
Mills Park
Park
Keystone Park
Park
Memorial Parkway
Park
Ascension Parish Green
Park
Memorial Parkway
Park
Shops (24) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ramiro's Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Jeff's Millionaires
Hairdresser
Hair'z My Forte
Hairdresser
Citgo
Convenience Store
Essential Skin Care
Beauty
Fade City
Hairdresser
J&M Mattress & Furniture
Furniture
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
True Discount Food Mart
Convenience Store
Exalted Salon
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Always in Style Beauty Salon
Beauty
Macdaddy on Madison
Hairdresser
Schauer's Hardware
Home Improvement
Bertuca Salon & Spa
Beauty
Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore
Books
Monica's Skincare Boutique
Beauty
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Prosity Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 18.8% take public transportation in Forest Park.
Public Transit Stops (39)
Stops & Stations A+
Des Plaines & Polk NB
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Polk SB
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Taylor
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Dunlop
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Troost
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Harrison
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Roosevelt
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Roosevelt
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Des Plaines
Bus Stop
Forest Park CTA Station
Bus Stop
Forest Park
Transit Station
Forest Park CTA Station
Bus Stop
Forest Park CTA Station
Bus Stop
Forest Park CTA Station
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Jackson NB
Bus Stop
Des Plaines & Jackson SB
Bus Stop
Harlem
Transit Station
Roosevelt & Harlem WB
Bus Stop
Roosevelt & Harlem EB
Bus Stop
8300 Roosevelt Rd
Bus Stop
Harlem & Roosevelt
Bus Stop
Harlem & Harrison/Garfield
Bus Stop
Harlem & Garfield/Harrison
Bus Stop
Harlem & Roosevelt
Bus Stop
Harlem Blue Line Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
18.8% A
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Forest Park is 111/100 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

Forest Park crime rates are 4,032 per 100k, which is 105% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,559 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
473 crimes per 100k D-
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employment A

The median income in Forest Park is $70,670 - which is 19% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$70,670 B-
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Forest Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Forest Park Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Cook County Sheriff's Police
Police
Riveredge Hospital
Hospital
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Hospital
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
West Suburban Dental Center
Dentist
Sear's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Madden Mental Health Center
Hospital
Immediate Care of Oak Park
Clinic
Loyola Center for Health at North Riverside
Clinic
Maguire Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Loyola University Medical Center
Hospital
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center
Clinic
Loyola Outpatient Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
River Forest Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
River Forest Police Department
Police
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Oak Park Fire Department Station #3
Fire Station
Hines Veterans Administration Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Forest Park home prices are $245,900 - which is 41% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$245,900 A
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools C+

The Forest Park graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (6) A+
Field Stevenson Elem School
Forest Park Middle School
Betsy Ross Elem School
Garfield Elem School
Montessori Language Academy
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Jefferson Elem School
Grant-White Elem School
Hines Child Care Center
Prairie Oak School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Children'S School Of Oak Park
West Suburban Montessori School
St Luke Parish School
Ascension Elementary School
Lincoln Elem School
Mosaic Montessori Academy
Emerson Elem School
Garfield Elem School
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
La Casa Montessori School
Irving Elem School
Roosevelt School
Karel Havlicek Elem School
Lincoln Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Proviso East High School
Proviso Area Except Child Center
Paec Alternative High School
Fenwick High School
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
Alop Academic Learning Program
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Trinity High School
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
Word Of God Christian Academy
Riverside Brookfield Twp Hs
Douglass Academy High School
Austin College And Career Acad Hs
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
J Sterling Morton Alternative Sch
Morton Alternative Schools
Clark Acad Prep Magnet High Schl
Austin Career Education Center
Yccs-Austin Career Ed Cntr Hs
Elmwood Park High School
Yccs-Scholastic Achievement Hs
Academy Of Scholastic Achievement
Westchester Christian School
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ratings A+

Forest Park has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A-
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Forest Park, IL Area Guide

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Forest Park Area Facts

  • Forest Park has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forest Park crime rates are 105% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Forest Park is 16% higher than the Illinois average

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Big City Access, Small Town Charm 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Forest Park is a beautiful and charming little city that is a quick drive away from the more bustling, busy city of Chicago. Living in Forest Park has been a great experience for me, and now that I've been here half a decade, I can't imagine living anywhere else. We have great sh ...Read More opping and even better food. The best areas to get a taste for our cuisine are Gaetano's, a quaint little Italian restaurant I love, and the Scratch Kitchen and Lounge if you're looking for unique and tasty spins on your typical comfort foods.

We have a lot of cool history here, including an amusement park which burnt down in a huge fire in the early 1920's, and a theater that was open for a long stretch of time. Every summer we host a slow-pitch, glove free softball tournament that is the talk of the town for weeks. It really is fun living here, and if I ever get bored, there's always Chicago a short drive away. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Forest Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Maple Park
      Popelka Park
      Reiger Park
      Wenonah Park
      Kryz Park
      Carroll Park

      Entertainment

      16 Inch Softball Hall of Fame Museum
      The Wire
      Madison Street Theatre
      Circle Bowl
      Fitzgerald's
      Striker Lanes
      Classic Cinemas North Riverside Luxury 6 Theatre
      Lake Theater

      Food & Drink

      Cardinal Wine & Spirits
      McGaffer's
      The Dugout Cafe
      Smokin' M's
      Portillo's
      Smokey Joel's Red Hots
      Taco Bell
      Carole's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Park? Of all people who commute, 18.8% take public transportation in Forest Park.
      Drive to Work
      55%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Park? The cost of living in Forest Park is 111/100 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
      Forest Park
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Park? Forest Park crime rates are 4,032, which are 105% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      4,032 per 100k people

      73% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      73% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Park? The median income in Forest Park is $70,670 which is 19% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $70,67028% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,96957% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forest Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Riveredge Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest Park home prices? Forest Park home prices are $245,900 - which is 41% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $245,90033% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13019% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Forest Park have good schools? The Forest Park graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Forest Park a good place to live? Forest Park has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      1 total surveys

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