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Living in Park Forest Village

Park Forest Village is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Its population was 8,831 at the end of 2020. The city faced an unemployment rate of 1.95% at the end of 2024. Park Forest Village had a foreign population of 1,654 at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 93% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 74% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Park Forest Village?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Park Forest Village yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

18.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,654 people of 8,831 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Park Forest Village is 2.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Park Forest Village 2.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,131 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.95 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Park Forest Village. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Park Forest Village. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Park Forest Village's nearest airport was SCE, 7 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSCE3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Park Forest Village. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Park Forest Village.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 6.1 µg/m³. Monthly mean temperature moved from −2.7°C in January to 22.3°C in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Park Forest Village average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Park Forest Village average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120746286899210496106100887681JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Park Forest Village annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Park Forest Village is 6.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Park Forest Village 6.1252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData8Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.06 · Feb 2.67 · Mar 7.56 · Apr 15.11 · May 20.78 · Jun 25 · Jul 27.28 · Aug 26.28 · Sep 22.39 · Oct 15.94 · Nov 9.33 · Dec 3.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.39 · Feb -5.83 · Mar -2.06 · Apr 4.11 · May 10.17 · Jun 15.17 · Jul 17.39 · Aug 16.44 · Sep 12.28 · Oct 6.11 · Nov 0.833 · Dec -3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.67 · Feb -1.61 · Mar 2.78 · Apr 9.61 · May 15.44 · Jun 20.06 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.33 · Oct 11.06 · Nov 5.11 · Dec 0.111 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 74.17 · Feb 62.48 · Mar 85.85 · Apr 89.15 · May 92.46 · Jun 103.9 · Jul 96.27 · Aug 105.7 · Sep 100.3 · Oct 87.88 · Nov 75.95 · Dec 80.77 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information2Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.05 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)8Official · nearest-station reading

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Population and city profile

Park Forest Village covered an area of 6.5 km² at the end of 2025. The population density of Park Forest Village stood at 1,336 people per km² at the end of 2024.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Park Forest Village residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport81.3%Foreign residents18.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.46 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share19.18 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents1,654 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density1,336 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population8,831 people31 Dec 2020U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 20207Official

Is Park Forest Village a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–68%
Skilled employee70%strong on work, weak on safety · range 60–80%
Student33%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 21–45%
Family62%strong on family, weak on safety · range 50–74%
Retirement32%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 18–46%
Foreign residents1,654 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population8,831 people31 Dec 2020Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020
Median monthly rent1,148 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,131 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate1.95 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean6.13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Park Forest Village when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Park Forest Village?

The unemployment rate is 1.95 %. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is the air quality good in Park Forest Village?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.13 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

How many people live in Park Forest Village?

The published population is 8,831 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020.

How many foreign residents live in Park Forest Village?

1,654 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Park Forest Village a good place to live?

Park Forest Village may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Park Forest Village, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/park-forest-village/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Park Forest Village, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  snapshot = {approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/park-forest-village/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb Census 2020 tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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