The median home value in River Forest, IL is $587,300. This is higher than the county median home value of $279,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in River Forest, IL is $587,300. Approximately 84.19% of River Forest homes are owned, compared to 10.05% rented, while 5.77% are vacant. River Forest real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a River Forest real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Albert Wright Page, License RB14038157, Xome Inc., License RC51300094, albertw.page@xome.com, 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176
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Albert Wright Page, License RB14038157, Xome Inc., License RC51300094, albertw.page@xome.com, 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Listings courtesy of Northwest Indiana Realtor Association as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of {{last updated}}. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. NIRA MLS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO LISTINGS PROVIDED THROUGH THE IDX PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NIRA MLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THESE LISTINGS. Listings provided through the NIRA MLS IDX program are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and which Act makes it illegal to make or publish any advertisement that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. NIRA MLS does not knowingly accept any listings that are in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings included in the NIRA MLS IDX program are available on an equal opportunity basis. Copyright 2025 NIRA MLS - All rights reserved. 800 E 86th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 USA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE. No part of any listing provided through the NIRA MLS IDX program may be reproduced, adapted, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means.
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Albert Wright Page, License RB14038157, Xome Inc., License RC51300094, albertw.page@xome.com, 844-400-XOME (9663), 4471 North Billman Estates, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Listings courtesy of Northwest Indiana Realtor Association as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of {{last updated}}. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. NIRA MLS MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO LISTINGS PROVIDED THROUGH THE IDX PROGRAM INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NIRA MLS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ERRORS CONTAINED HEREIN OR FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THESE LISTINGS. Listings provided through the NIRA MLS IDX program are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act and which Act makes it illegal to make or publish any advertisement that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. NIRA MLS does not knowingly accept any listings that are in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings included in the NIRA MLS IDX program are available on an equal opportunity basis. Copyright 2025 NIRA MLS - All rights reserved. 800 E 86th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410 USA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WORLDWIDE. No part of any listing provided through the NIRA MLS IDX program may be reproduced, adapted, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means.
River Forest has a population of approximately 11,742 and experiences a population change rate of 0.92%. The population density is 4,734.7 / sq mi.
The median household income for River Forest is $129,263, with 4,428 households and an average household size of 2.4.
The cost of living index in River Forest is 165.6%.
The median value of a home in River Forest is $587,300 with an appreciation rate of 10.6%. 84.2% of housing in the city is owned while 10.0% is rented.
The unemployment rate in River Forest is 3.40%, and recent job growth is at 1.09%. Future job growth is projected at 46.66%.
The sales tax rate in River Forest is 10.00%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
School expenditures in River Forest are $21,907, and the school ratio is 14:1.
The average high temperature in July is 83.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.2 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 38.3 inches per year, with 37.2 inches of snow per year.
Metric | City | County |
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High School Graduates | 98.31 | 87.97 |
College Degree - 2 year | 3.28 | 6.73 |
College Degree - 4 year | 79.66 | 40.75 |
Graduate Degree | 26.27 | 12.01 |
Expenditures per Student | $21,907 | $21,907 |
Students per Teacher | 14.00 | 14.00 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Betsy Ross Elementary School | KG - 02 | 153 | 10.2 | 60130 |
Early Childhood Center | PK - KG | 221 | 17.9 | 60707 |
Elmwood Elementary School | 01 - 06 | 592 | 13.4 | 60707 |
Emerson Elementary School | PK - 05 | 491 | 16.8 | 60153 |
Field Stevenson Elementary School | 03 - 05 | 142 | 7.9 | 60130 |
Garfield Elementary School | KG - 05 | 455 | 18.5 | 60153 |
Garfield Elementary School | PK - 02 | 135 | 8.4 | 60130 |
Grant-White Elementary School | 03 - 05 | 79 | 7.9 | 60130 |
Horace Mann Elementary School | KG - 05 | 477 | 14.9 | 60302 |
John Mills Elementary School | 01 - 06 | 650 | 14.7 | 60707 |
Lincoln Elementary School | PK - 05 | 681 | 19.4 | 60153 |
Lincoln Elementary School | PK - 04 | 383 | 14.4 | 60305 |
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School | PK - 05 | 514 | 15.1 | 60302 |
Sayre Elementary Language Academy | PK - 08 | 529 | 18.1 | 60707 |
Washington Elementary School | PK - 01 | 73 | 12.4 | 60153 |
Whittier Elementary School | PK - 05 | 432 | 11.4 | 60302 |
Willard Elementary School | PK - 04 | 311 | 11.4 | 60305 |
William BEYE Elementary School | KG - 05 | 406 | 12.7 | 60302 |
William Hatch Elementary School | PK - 05 | 327 | 13.3 | 60302 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Elm Middle School | 07 - 08 | 402 | 13.1 | 60707 |
Forest Park Middle School | 06 - 08 | 262 | 8.4 | 60130 |
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | 06 - 08 | 944 | 15.1 | 60302 |
Irving Elementary School | 06 - 08 | 682 | 16.1 | 60153 |
Lexington Elementary School | PK - 08 | 288 | 18.6 | 60153 |
Percy Julian Middle School | 06 - 08 | 959 | 15.2 | 60302 |
Roosevelt School | 05 - 08 | 655 | 12 | 60305 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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Elmwood Park High School | 09 - 12 | 969 | 16.1 | 60707 |
Oak Park & River Forest High School | 09 - 12 | 3232 | 15 | 60302 |
Proviso East High School | 09 - 12 | 1623 | 23.2 | 60153 |
Proviso Math and Science Academy | 09 - 12 | 751 | 20.3 | 60130 |
School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
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* ALOP Academic Learning Program | 09 - 12 | 0 | null | 60302 |
* Proviso THSD 209 Dream School | 10 - 12 | 14 | 7 | 60130 |
PAEC Alternative High School | 09 - 10 | 84 | 5.6 | 60153 |
Proviso Area Except Child Center | 01 - 12 | 182 | 7.6 | 60153 |