Population 12,564 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Forest Glen
Household size in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.12 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Forest Glen holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Compared with other Chicago neighborhoods, Forest Glen has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 36.8 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 37.8 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +3.0 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Forest Glen is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods, only eight are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Forest Glen: 6.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Forest Glen
Renters in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 32.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 35.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 34.5% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Forest Glen is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Chicago neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.8% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 7.2% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.9% of homes in Forest Glen are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of Chicago's 135 neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1966 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1967 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1967 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1970 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Forest Glen is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,024 | $1,060 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,016 | $1,142 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,646 | $1,306 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,825 | $1,602 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$801 | +$542 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Forest Glen costs $1,825 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $801 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Forest Glen
Bachelor's degrees in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6% | 33.9% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.9% | 35.2% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 37.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 40.9% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Forest Glen: 62.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 13.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 85.6% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 86.7% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 88.4% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.5% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Forest Glen: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Forest Glen has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Chicago neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Forest Glen
| Period | Forest Glen | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Forest Glen is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Chicago area overall (6.3%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Forest Glen compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen | 2.77 | 44.8 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 4.9% | 1950 | $1,825 | 62.6% | 96.5% | 5.2% |
| Sauganash | 2.83 | 42.0 | 5.4% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 1955 | $1,587 | 70.6% | 95.7% | 1.8% |
| Gladstone | 2.41 | 41.8 | 10.6% | 38.0% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,445 | 44.8% | 91.3% | 6.5% |
| Jefferson Park | 2.53 | 42.5 | 6.4% | 29.7% | 5.6% | 1950 | $1,468 | 45.5% | 93.4% | 4.9% |
| Colonial Gardens | 2.37 | 43.6 | 2.6% | 29.5% | 6.8% | 1959 | $1,489 | 44.1% | 92.8% | 3.7% |
| North Mayfair | 2.53 | 45.9 | 17.6% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1939 | $1,143 | 38.8% | 88.3% | 3.2% |
| North Park | 2.80 | 40.2 | 15.4% | 52.3% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,173 | 47.5% | 91.6% | 4.9% |
| Montrose | 2.45 | 41.3 | 9.0% | 41.5% | 10.2% | 1940 | $1,358 | 48.4% | 87.9% | 4.2% |
| Norwood Park | 2.60 | 43.4 | 8.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 1954 | $1,639 | 46.5% | 93.7% | 4.4% |
| Albany Park | 2.67 | 38.1 | 13.0% | 57.5% | 8.7% | 1939 | $1,398 | 39.7% | 78.5% | 7.1% |
| Pottage Park | 2.68 | 39.8 | 12.3% | 40.6% | 5.7% | 1948 | $1,376 | 37.6% | 87.9% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Forest Glen. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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