Housing & Real Estate — Oak Forest, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 10,732 |
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| Occupied | 10,357 |
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| Vacant | 375 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 8,242 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,115 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $255,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$273,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,287/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $6,589/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 16.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 36.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 143 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 849 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,481 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,175 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
