Cost of Living in Park Forest, Illinois
Park Forest has a population of about 21,156. The median household income is $61,072, median gross rent is $1,365/month, and the median home value is $115,300. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Park Forest expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Park Forest is 18% below the national median and home values are 69% below the national median. Household income here is 27% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 27% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Park Forest?
The median gross rent in Park Forest, Illinois is $1,365 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Park Forest?
The median owner-occupied home value in Park Forest is $115,300 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Park Forest?
The median household income in Park Forest is $61,072 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.