Livability Score

76
/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 (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Freedom Hall - Park Forest
Theatre Arts
Chinese House of Park Forest
Attraction
Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
Cinema
Union Street Gallery
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (2) F
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Harold's Chicken Shack
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Matteson Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
X-Sport Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Jet Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Pete's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Hi-Way Bakery
Bakery
Heights Fresh Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Country Square Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Parks (32) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Marquette Park
Park
Krotiak Park
Park
Onarga Park
Park
Cedar Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Memorial Park
Park
Winnebago Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Somonauk Park
Park
Keokuk Park
Park
Somonauk Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wildwood Park
Park
Murphy Park
Park
Shabbona Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Algonquin Park
Park
Logan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jones Park
Park
Shops (4) D-
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Citgo
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Rainbow
Clothing
Citgo
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
JCPenney
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Park Forest.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
Main & Victory
Bus Stop
Forest & Lakewood
Bus Stop
Richton Park
Transit Station
Western & Beacon
Bus Stop
Matteson
Transit Station
Western & Sycamore
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Orchard
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Indiana
Bus Stop
211th Street Metra Station
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Western
Bus Stop
211th Street (Lincoln Highway)
Transit Station
Lincoln Hwy & Western
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Division
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Governors Hwy/Crawford
Bus Stop
16th Street & Ashland
Bus Stop
16th Street & Ashland
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Wilson
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Crawford/Governors Hwy
Bus Stop
Thornwood House
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Ashland
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy & Ashland
Bus Stop
Burnham & University
Bus Stop
University & Town Center Drive
Bus Stop
University Park Metra Station
Bus Stop
University Park
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
9.5% B+
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Park Forest is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B-

Park Forest crime rates are 1,685 per 100k, which is 14% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,373 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
311 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C+

The median income in Park Forest is $56,393 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$56,393 D
Unemployment Rate
6.4% F
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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
Park Forest Fire Department
Fire Station
Park Forest Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Matteson Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Richton Park Fire Department
Fire Station
Richton Park Police Department
Police
GPS-Maurice Fitts Page Whole Health and Wellness Health Center
Clinic
South Chicago Heights Police Department
Police
South Chicago Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
University Park Police Department
Police
Steger Estates Fire Protection District
Fire Station
University Park Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Steger Fire Department
Fire Station
ACCESS Family Health Society
Clinic
Steger Police Department
Police
Chicago Heights VA Clinic
Clinic
Progressive Dental & Associates
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chicago Heights Police Department
Police
Franciscan Physician Network Medical Pavilion
Doctor
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Park Forest home prices are $73,300 - which is 58% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$73,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-3% C-
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Park Forest graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
26% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (8) B-
21St Century Primary Center
Mohawk Primary Center
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology
Blackhawk Primary Center
South Suburban Christian School
Talala Elementary School
Indiana Elem School
Illinois School
Matteson Elem School
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership
Wilson Elem School
Sauk Elem School
U S Grant Elem School
Arcadia Elem School
Steger Primary Center
Kennedy Elem School
Roosevelt Elem School
Cornerstone Christian School
Nazarene Nursery School & Kindergarten
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Deer Creek Christian School
Foundations 4 Advancement
Columbia Central School
High Schools (1) D-
Rich East Campus High School
Southland College Prep Chtr Hs
Speed Program For Adaptive Learn
Speed Independence High School
Rich South Campus High School
Rich Central Campus High School
Marian Catholic High School
Dist 206 Alternative High School
Bloom High School
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Acad For Lifelong Learning
Crete-Monee High School
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ratings C+

Park Forest has an overall rating of 65% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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Park Forest Area Facts

  • Park Forest has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Park Forest crime rates are 14% lower than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Park Forest is 5% lower than the Illinois average

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South of the city but still relevant. 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Park Forest, Illinois is one of Chicago's farther south suburbs. It is home to the renowned Governors State University despite being in the same city that has a declining public school system. Park Forest has seen a rise in crime in recent years, and is steadily becoming in decli ...Read More ne economically as well. The housing market is not very good with property taxes and home prices rising substantially, to the point of where homeowners are once again starting to move out of the city and the houses are being rented to lower-income families.

The shopping, dining and overall entertainment scene in Park Forest is virtually nonexistent with most restaurants being franchises and there being no mall or really any fun place to go. With that being said, Park Forest is close to other attractions in the Chicago region, so entertainment is within reach. You'll just have to drive a little while.

Overall, Park Forest has seen better days. In it's current condition, Park Forest would be a good option for those on a budget looking for cheaper rentals and not looking to buy. If you're looking to settle down and raise a family, you may want to search elsewhere in Chicago's other more stable suburbs. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Central Park
      Marquette Park
      Krotiak Park
      Onarga Park
      Cedar Park

      Entertainment

      Freedom Hall - Park Forest
      Chinese House of Park Forest
      Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
      Union Street Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      Harold's Chicken Shack
      McDonald's
      White Castle
      Wendy's

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Park Forest? Of all people who commute, 9.5% take public transportation in Park Forest.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Park Forest? The cost of living in Park Forest is 91/100 - which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Park Forest
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Park Forest? Park Forest crime rates are 1,685, which are 14% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,685 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Park Forest? The median income in Park Forest is $56,393 which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $56,3932% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,07813% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      37% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Park Forest home prices? Park Forest home prices are $73,300 - which is 58% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $73,30060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24731% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      8% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Park Forest have good schools? The Park 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
      26%

      46% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Park Forest a good place to live? Park Forest has an overall rating of 65% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      6 total surveys

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