$229,900
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,470 Sq Ft
226 S Orchard Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466
Sandra Hannan
ICandy Realty LLC
(708) 847-5859
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Park Forest a good place to live?
Park Forest is a good place to live. Park Forest is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Park Forest is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Park Forest has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $66,992 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Park Forest are home owners, with 35.6% of residents renting and 64.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Park Forest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Park Forest neighborhood guide.
Is Park Forest, IL a safe neighborhood?
Park Forest, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Park Forest?
The median home price in Park Forest is $160,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $32,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.46%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $810 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $35K a year to afford the median home price in Park Forest. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Park Forest is $67K.
What are the best public schools in Park Forest?
The best public schools that serve Park Forest are:
- Steger Primary Center has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Illinois School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
- Blackhawk Intermediate Center has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the best private schools in Park Forest?
The best private schools that serve Park Forest are:
- St Agnes School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Marian Catholic High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Mother Teresa Catholic Academy has a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Park Forest, Park Forest, IL?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Park Forest, Park Forest, IL?
The most popular neighborhoods near Park Forest, Park Forest, IL are Beacon Hill, Old Matteson, Roosevelt-Cook County, Hungry Hill and Country Club.
