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Compare Oak Forest to Charleston
This post compares Oak Forest, Illinois to Charleston, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Oak Forest (city) | Charleston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,027 | 21,202 |
| Income (median) | $50,244 | $36,834 |
| Home Value (median) | $185,700 | $91,400 |
| White | 87% | 86% |
| Black | 5% | 7% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| With Kids | 28% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 42 | 25 |
| Rentals | 21% | 52% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Oak Forest or Charleston?
A: Oak Forest has a larger population count than Charleston: 28027 compared with 21202 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Oak Forest or in Charleston?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Oak Forest.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Oak Forest or Charleston?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Oak Forest.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Charleston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 21% for Oak Forest versus 52% for Charleston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Oak Forest may include: Oak-Lawn, Tinley-Park, and East-Peoria.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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