Livability Score

81
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Berryfield Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema
Cinema
Standard Bank Stadium
Stadium
Old Zion Museum
Museum
AMC Crestwood 18
Cinema
Robbins Illinois History Museum
Museum
In the Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Theme Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Country Club Hills Ampiheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
La Michoacana
Sweets
Carraig Pub
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Oberweis
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Juiced by Shic
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Fannie May
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Delivery
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
O2 Fitness and Nutrition
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Palos Heights Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Berkot's Super Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Amazon Fresh
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Freedom Butchers
Butcher
Parks (19) A+
Central Park
Park
Lagoon Park
Park
El Morro Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Tower Park
Park
Vergne Way Park
Park
Friendly Oaks Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Convent Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jesk Park
Park
Chicago Gaelic Park
Park
Fieldcrest Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Don Burns Park
Park
Saint Boniface Park - Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Saint Boniface Park
Park
Lancaster Woods Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (10) C+
Great Clips
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Citgo
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
Beya Wax Bar
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Amish Furniture Shoppe
Furniture
Menards
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Park Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Citgo
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Shic Boutique
Beauty
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Amoco
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in Oak Forest.
Public Transit Stops (17)
Stops & Stations A+
159th Street & Debra
Bus Stop
159th Street & Central
Bus Stop
159th Street & Le Claire EB
Bus Stop
159th Street & Le Claire WB
Bus Stop
159th Street & Terrace
Bus Stop
Oak Forest
Transit Station
159th Street & Arroyo
Bus Stop
159th Street & Oak/Cicero (Metra)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 157th Street (Metra)
Bus Stop
159th Street & Cicero/Oak (Metra)
Bus Stop
15840 S Cicero Ave
Bus Stop
Oak Forest Metra Station (15801 S Cicero Ave)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 159th Street
Bus Stop
Cicero & 159th Street
Bus Stop
159th Street & Cicero
Bus Stop
159th Street & Forest (Oak Forest Hospital)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 151st Street
Bus Stop
159th Street & Ridgeland
Bus Stop
Oak Forest Hospital (Building E)
Bus Stop
Cicero & 147th Street
Bus Stop
Cicero & 147th Street
Bus Stop
167th Street & Cicero
Bus Stop
167th Street & Cicero
Bus Stop
159th Street & Oak Park
Bus Stop
159th Street & Oak Park
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.5% B
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Oak Forest is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C+

Oak Forest crime rates are 2,037 per 100k, which is 3% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
1,740 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
297 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Oak Forest is $78,865 - which is 33% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$78,865 B+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oak Forest Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Oak Forest Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oak Forest Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Crestwood Fire Department
Fire Station
Crestwood Police Department
Police
Markham Fire Department Station #2
Fire Station
Country Club Hills Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Orland Park Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Markham Police Department
Police
Markham Fire Department Station #1
Fire Station
Country Club Hills Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Oak Forest home prices are $202,400 - which is 16% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$202,400 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Oak Forest graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B
Elementary Schools (11) D-
Scarlet Oak Elem School
Lee R Foster Elem School
Jack Hille Middle School
Kerkstra Elem School
Ridge Early Childhood Center
Communication Dev Program
Destiny Program
Walter F Fierke Ed Center
Kimberly Heights Elem School
Morton Gingerwood Elem School
Trinity Lutheran School
Fieldcrest Elem School
Arbor Park Middle School
St Christopher School
Kolmar Elem School
Bert H Fulton School
Springfield Elem School
Central Park Elem School
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center
Markham Park Elem School
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
John A Bannes Elem School
St George School
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Nathan Hale Primary School
High Schools (4) F
Oak Forest High School
Communication Dev Program
Project Challenge
Deaf/Hard Of Hearing Program
Bremen High School
Tinley Park High School
Delta Learning Center
Hillcrest High School
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
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ratings A+

Oak Forest has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes C
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Oak Forest, IL Area Guide

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Oak Forest Area Facts

  • Oak Forest has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oak Forest crime rates are 3% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Oak Forest is 8% higher than the Illinois average

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Oak Forest Illinois The Place To Live 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Oak Forest Illinois has been such a wonderful treat. Oak Forest offers so much to our community and it is true suburb living. Transportation is provided all over so you don't have to worry about having a vehicle, it is very easy to get back and forth from anywhere.

Do ...Read More wntown Chicago is just a train ride away and the trains around here run twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The shopping is unlimited and the restaurants are amazing, you will always find whatever it is you are looking for. Oak Forest is such a beautiful place to live and is family orientated.

The best areas in Oak Forest are defiantly their community pool, and their shopping centers. Oak Forest has a little bit of everything and living here is never boring. There is also a city wide garage sale that will take up a day exploring. It is so fun to live here. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oak Forest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Central Park
      Lagoon Park
      El Morro Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Tower Park
      Vergne Way Park
      Friendly Oaks Park

      Entertainment

      Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema
      Standard Bank Stadium
      Old Zion Museum
      AMC Crestwood 18
      Robbins Illinois History Museum
      In the Game - Hollywood Park
      In The Game - Hollywood Park
      Unknown Name

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      La Michoacana
      Carraig Pub
      Subway
      White Castle
      Krispy Kreme
      Fannie May

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Forest? Of all people who commute, 7.5% take public transportation in Oak Forest.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Forest? The cost of living in Oak Forest is 104/100 - which is 8% higher than Illinois.
      Oak Forest
      104

      4% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oak Forest? Oak Forest crime rates are 2,037, which are 3% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,037 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      67%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Forest? The median income in Oak Forest is $78,865 which is 33% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $78,86543% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,28918% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oak Forest home prices? Oak Forest home prices are $202,400 - which is 16% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $202,40010% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,09515% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      82%

      29% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Oak Forest have good schools? The Oak Forest graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oak Forest a good place to live? Oak Forest has an overall rating of 89% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      5 total surveys

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