Housing & Real Estate — Forest Park, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,777 |
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| Occupied | 7,035 |
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| Vacant | 742 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,773 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,262 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $304,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$332,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,352/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,481/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 21.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 34.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 165 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 400 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 147 |
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| Built before 1960 | 4,301 |
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| Median Year Built | 1953 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
