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What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Oak Forest

Nice quire neighborhood. Good place to raise a family.. Well maintained. Good access to highways ,

We are close to grocery stores, our veterinarian and schools. We have families with young children that still move in. As a parent with an infant, I'm happy to see families with young children moving in.

My house is Close to highway, stores and parks restaurants near by. Many churches. Convenient stores and service stations on either corner of my neighborhood.

There are several parks, baseball fields and o soccer field within two blocks. grocery stores are less than a mile away

During the holidays, you can take your family to the surrounding shopping malls and there are many restaurants which are convenient for you to eat

I like going to see a movie with my family or go for a walk to the library, or walk to a near by restaurant or a store

Who Lives Here

Oak Forest Demographics

Education

High School

24%

Associate's

22%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

5%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

43%

3 people

22%

4 people

20%

5 people

9%

6+ people

5%

Household Income

0-50k

30%

50-100k

36%

100-150k

22%

150-200k

8%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

10%

10-20

13%

20-45

31%

45-65

31%

65+

15%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Oak Forest?

Percentage: 3/53/5

Renters gave this area a 3 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
Dec '23-$1105$1450-
Nov '23-$1105$1450-
Oct '23-$1105$1450-
Sep '23-$1105$1450-
Aug '23-$1105$1450-
Jul '23-$1105$1450-
Jun '23-$1105$1450-
May '23-$1135$1202-
Apr '23-$1135$1202-
Mar '23-$1135$1202-
Feb '23-$1135$1202-
Jan '23-$1135$1202-
Dec '22-$1135$1202-

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Oak Forest

Oak Forest Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

17%

15-30 Mins

33%

30-40 Mins

19%

40-60 Mins

16%

60+ Mins

15%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 6060

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 16 of 26 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 17 of 26 renters

Percentage: 4848

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

Yes

Say 14 of 26 renters

Top Scores: Grocery, Restaurant, Nightlife

Things To Do In Oak Forest

Top Score

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. A high number of grocery stores per resident
  2. 47% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 50% more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Oak Forest serves up a dining scene that's only lukewarm.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 65% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 20% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Oak Forest is running dry.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 40% fewer bars and clubs than average
  3. 67% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Oak Forest could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 38% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 11% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 50% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 11% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Coffee

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Stock up on your home beans, because this place is out of brew.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 82% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 50% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Parks

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Room for improvement. More parks please.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 15% more parks than average
  3. 6% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Do you even lift, bro? Oak Forest is weak on fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 87% fewer gyms than average
  3. 74% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The lack of medical care round here is a little hard to swallow

  1. A high number of medical facilities per resident
  2. 69% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 17% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Fasten your seat belt, it's a long way to get gas.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 75% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 62% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Oak Forest Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 26 of 26 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 24 of 26 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 24 of 26 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 24 of 26 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 22 of 26 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 21 of 26 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 20 of 26 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 20 of 26 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 20 of 26 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 20 of 26 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 19 of 26 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 18 of 26 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 18 of 26 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 17 of 26 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 14 of 26 renters

Tree Lined Streets

Yes

Say 14 of 26 renters

Near Highways

Yes

Say 13 of 26 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 20 of 26 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 23 of 26 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 24 of 26 renters

Oak Forest Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Oak Forest

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What You Need to Know

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All About

Living in Oak Forest, IL

Oak Forest, Illinois is a town with a population of just over 27,000. The city's population, at an average age of just over 40, is slightly older than other cities in Illinois, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 78% of residents own their homes. The average rent of $1,060/month is roughly the same as the state average.

Averaging about 34 minutes, the commute time for Oak Forest residents is slower than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 47% of residents, while public transit is used by only 4% of the population. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Oak Forest. The five most common are retail, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 32% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top field in the city. Oak Forest workers earn an average annual income of around $82,000, slightly more than the average Illinois resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Oak Forest has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 11% have a Bachelor's degree and 5% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.