Forest Park
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Forest Park, Illinois, is a dynamic suburb just west of Chicago, known for its lively main street, charming neighborhoods, and welcoming community. The city blends historic character with modern amenities, making it a great spot for both exploring and relaxing.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
14,339
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.88°, -87.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
67
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,805
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
283 Mbps
Upload
106 Mbps
Latency
29 ms
City Vibrancy
52
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
16
Parks
25
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1170.0
Airport
MDW
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.