River Forest
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About River Forest
Village in Illinois, United StatesRiver Forest is a suburban village adjacent to Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 11,717. Two universities make their home in River Forest, Dominican University and Concordia University Chicago. The village is closely tied to the larger neighboring community of Oak Park. There are significant architectural designs located in River Forest such as the Winslow House by Frank Lloyd Wright. River Forest has a railroad station with service to Chicago on Metra's Union Pacific West Line.
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Housing in River Forest
The median sale price was $735,000 in May 2026.
A strong seller's market
Safety in River Forest
Safety Grade C+
River Forest reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 57% report less.
Health in River Forest
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in River Forest
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
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