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Park Forest
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Park Forest is a lively suburban community located south of Chicago, known for its mid-century architecture, abundance of parks, and rich local arts scene. The city offers a small-town feel with convenient amenities, cultural events, and accessible nature trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
21,687
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.49°, -87.67°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,460
Local Cost
$1,570
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
641 Mbps
Upload
265 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYY
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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