River Forest, IL home prices
River Forest, IL is rising fast, a premium-priced area.
Momentum+4.9%Rising fast
Vs typical+291%Premium
Rental yield3.5%Low yield
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
2000: $339,607 → today: $754,048 (2.2×)
Typical home value
$754,048
Zillow ZHVI
Since 2000
+122.0%
Rank in IL
#24
of 1032 cities
Median rent
$2,200/mo
3.5% gross yield
Market read
At $754,048, homes in River Forest are 291% above the typical IL city ($192,770), ranking #24 of 1032 we track in the state.
Prices are up 4.9% over the last year.
River Forest sits in Cook County — see the full county market data →
Home value history
Zillow Home Value Index, yearly.
Other cities in Illinois
Kenilworth · Winnetka · Glencoe · Golf · Hinsdale · Bannockburn
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in River Forest, IL?
The typical River Forest, IL home is worth $754,048 — 291% above the typical Illinois city ($192,770).
Are home prices in River Forest rising?
River Forest home values have risen +122.0% since 2000, and moved +4.9% in the last year.
What is the rental yield in River Forest?
Median rent is $2,200/mo, a gross yield of about 3.5%.
What county is River Forest in?
River Forest is in Cook County, where you can see full county market data.
| Year | River Forest, IL home value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | $339,607 |
| 2001 | $383,421 |
| 2002 | $431,066 |
| 2003 | $467,287 |
| 2004 | $506,405 |
| 2005 | $555,007 |
| 2006 | $572,209 |
| 2007 | $559,711 |
| 2008 | $512,736 |
| 2009 | $458,823 |
| 2010 | $427,516 |
| 2011 | $402,853 |
| 2012 | $401,749 |
| 2013 | $451,880 |
| 2014 | $474,729 |
| 2015 | $485,525 |
| 2016 | $485,802 |
| 2017 | $504,234 |
| 2018 | $515,812 |
| 2019 | $511,033 |
| 2020 | $538,683 |
| 2021 | $578,862 |
| 2022 | $610,142 |
| 2023 | $633,767 |
| 2024 | $660,754 |
| 2025 | $718,549 |
| 2026 | $754,048 |