Forest View, Illinois
Forest View: Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
About
Forest View is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 698 and a population density of 545 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 659 inhabitants.
The village was created 101 years ago in 1923.
Quick Facts about Forest View
| Population : | 659 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Cook County |
| Postal code : | 60402 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 708 |
| Area : | 1.28 km2 |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1924 (101 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:17:55 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 515 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Forest View is located at 41°48'31"N 87°47'36"W (41.8086400, -87.7933900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Forest View decreased by 5.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 698 | - | census |
| 2011 | 699 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 702 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 699 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 697 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 692 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 686 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 681 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 672 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 666 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 659 | -1.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,175 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,488 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,747 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,389 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 17.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 796 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $355,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,050 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $546 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,099 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,180 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.47 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 32,631 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 265,991 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,202 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 304,659 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,441 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,247 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,844 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,224 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 664 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 181 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 950 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,051 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,787.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.81 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,148 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $157,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,147 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $428 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $786 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 12 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,393 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.54 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,201 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 88,294 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 213,030 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 320,041 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,142 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,727 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 569 |
| 2019 total employment : | 5,073 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 187,115 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,417 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,552 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 894 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,355 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 179 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,281 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 12.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,838.55 |
Schools in Forest View
College & universities near Forest View, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147411 | Morton College | Cicero (IL) | 60804-4398 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Forest View, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| HMI | Hammond–Whiting station | 1135 South Calumet Ave. | RAIL |
| HMW | Homewood | 18015 Park Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Forest View
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Post Office | Lyons (IL) | 60534 |
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