40.5
Median Age
$91,990
Median Household Income
22%
College Educated
31%
Household with children
Nestled in Chicago’s south suburbs, Oak Forest is a welcoming city with parks, schools, and easy transportation access. Homes for sale in Oak Forest, IL range from family-friendly residences to affordable options. Oak Forest real estate offers tree-lined streets, strong community pride, and proximity to the Metra, I-57, and local recreation areas.
Oak Forest, Illinois
Population:
26,805
Average Income:
$91,990 Per Year
Median Age:
40 Years
Gender:
49% Male
50% Female
50% Female
Households:
10,355
31% with Children
Average Home Value:
$255,100
Occupancy:
83% Owned
14% Rented
2% Vacant
14% Rented
2% Vacant
Average Residency:
2 Years
Education:
30% High School
37% Associate
22% Bachelor
9% Graduate
37% Associate
22% Bachelor
9% Graduate
City Size
6.0 Mi2
Suburban Family Homes in Oak Forest, IL
Comfortable 3–4 bedroom homes with updated kitchens and family rooms, near parks and schools.
Suburban Family Homes in Oak Forest, IL
courtesy: Coldwell Banker Realty
courtesy: Grandview Realty, LLC
courtesy: Red Star Realty Ltd
courtesy: Village Realty, Inc
Affordable Homes in Oak Forest, IL
Budget-friendly 2–3 bedroom homes ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers, close to shops and train access.
Affordable Homes in Oak Forest, IL
courtesy: RE/MAX 10 in the Park
courtesy: Crosstown Realtors, Inc.
courtesy: DNV Solutions LLC
courtesy: Realty of America, LLC
Oak Forest real estate combines accessibility, affordability, and small-town charm for today’s homebuyers
Commuter Access: Convenient Metra and interstate routes make travel easy.
Local Parks: The Cook County Forest Preserves provide trails and picnic areas.
Schools: Community schools and youth programs foster family growth.
Neighborhood Feel: Residents enjoy quiet streets and close-knit connections.
Employment
- Professional 21%
- Manufacturing 19%
- Sales 10%
- Other 17%
- Services 12%
- Trades 8%
- Sciences 5%
- Arts 4%
- Professional 21%
- Manufacturing 19%
- Sales 10%
- Other 17%
- Services 12%
- Trades 8%
- Sciences 5%
- Arts 4%
Education
- High School 30%
- Associate 37%
- Bachelor 22%
- Graduate 9%
Occupancy
- Owned 83%
- Vacant 2%
- Rented 14%
Age
- 0 - 9 11%
- 10 - 17 10%
- 18 - 24 7%
- 25 - 64 54%
- 65 - 74 10%
- 75 And Over 6%
- 0 - 9 11%
- 10 - 17 10%
- 18 - 24 7%
- 25 - 64 54%
- 65 - 74 10%
- 75 And Over 6%