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Forest View

Illinois · 792 residents · 1.168 sq mi
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Forest View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,321. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $199,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
792
+2%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
678 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 666 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6388189981K1K1990201020202024Forest View
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,321
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,010
+54%since 2000
from $21,376 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $140,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,636
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−33%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(685)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(190)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(359)
Black2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino48.9%(387)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other0.8%(6)
Diversity Score67.7%(536)
Diversity Score
68
+177%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest View, Illinois?

Forest View, Illinois has about 792 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest View, Illinois?

The typical household in Forest View, Illinois earns about $97,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest View, Illinois expensive?

In Forest View, Illinois, the median home is worth about $199,700, and the typical rent is about $1,636 a month.

How educated are people in Forest View, Illinois?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Forest View, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest View, Illinois?

About 1.8% of people in Forest View, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest View, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest View, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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