Oak Forest City Property Records in Illinois
Oak Forest is a city in Cook County, Illinois, in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, home to the Cook County Forest Preserves' Bremen Grove area. Property records here track deeds, assessments, taxes and liens.
The Cook County Clerk's Recordings Division keeps recorded deeds and mortgages, taking over the work of the old Recorder of Deeds. The Cook County Assessor's Office provides assessed values and parcel data, while the Cook County Board of Review decides assessment appeals. Taxes are billed and tracked by the Cook County Treasurer's Office. The City of Oak Forest Building Department issues permits and handles code questions. Court filings affecting title are found at the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Oak Forest Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section shows reported crime in Oak Forest. It covers violent crimes such as murder, robbery and assault, as well as property crimes such as burglary and motor vehicle theft. The figures are counts of reported incidents in each category.
Oak Forest recorded 0 murders, 6 robberies and 15 assaults. Property crimes totaled 113, including 33 burglaries and 10 motor vehicle thefts.
Users can use these counts to see which types of reported crime occur in Oak Forest. The counts reflect reported incidents only and do not include rates per resident.
What Is the Population Profile of Oak Forest
Oak Forest's racial and ethnic composition is shown by population count and percentage for each group. White residents make up the largest share at 65% (17,436 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 18% (4,835) and Black residents at 8% (2,057). The data also includes Asian, Two or More Races, Other Race, American Indian and Pacific Islander categories.
Oak Forest, Ratings Compared Across Illinois 
The ratings for Oak Forest cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Access to Parks (A), Access to Restaurants (A) and Diversity (A). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A-), Nightlife (A-) and Housing (B). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Oak Forest.
How Educated Is Oak Forest
Oak Forest's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (29%), Bachelor Degree (21%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.
When Were Homes Built
Oak Forest's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (51%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (30%) and 1940 - 1959 (9%). The data also includes other available construction periods.
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Oak Forest's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (47%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (23%) and 4 Bedrooms (17%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.
What Is the Average Age
Oak Forest's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (16%), 45 - 54 (14%), and 35 - 44 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.
Property Market Trends at Oak Forest
Oak Forest's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $247,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,287 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Oak Forest's dynamic real estate landscape.