River Forest, IL housing market
Homes typically sell in 36 days, a little above asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how River Forest compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
River Forest at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
River Forest and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest | — | — | 36 | $146,786 |
| River Forest | $738K | +11.3% | — | $146,786 |
| Maywood | $264K | +8.7% | 53 | $68,815 |
| Melrose Park | $324K | +6.1% | 95 | $66,189 |
| Forest Park | $291K | +6.8% | 40 | $77,221 |
4.7 years of income
The typical River Forest home costs about 4.7 years of the town's median household income, more than across Illinois (3.6 years).
How River Forest ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.