Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,135
Population
26,462
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Experience the serenity of the suburbs near metropolitan bustle
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Oak Forest is a lush, southwestern Chicago suburb cradled by dense forest preserves and meadows. Outdoor recreation abounds throughout Oak Forest’s 20 beautiful parks in addition to the renowned George W. Dunne National Golf Course. The Oak Forest Park District also provides a broad range of recreational programs for all ages in the community.
Oak Forest fosters a strong sense of community through a variety of family-oriented events, including the popular Oak Fest, Gaelic Park Irish Fest, and the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Getting around from Oak Forest is easy with access to a local Metra station on the Rock Island line and the Pace bus system as well as Interstates 57, 80, and 294. The many dynamic amenities of Downtown Chicago are just a 30-minute drive or train ride away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,331
Average: $97,616
Education
7,155
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,294
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oak Forest has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oak Forest, IL is $810 for a studio, $1,139 for one bedroom, $1,785 for two bedrooms, and $1,437 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oak Forest has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,139/month
595 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oak Forest, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
225 Students
Lee R Foster Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
207 Students
Public
Grades K-8
486 Students
Public
Grades K-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
528 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,370 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bremen Grove
- Camp Sullivan
- Carlson Springs Woods
- Tinley Creek Woods
- Bur Oak Woods
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.