Cook County, Illinois
Forest View Real Estate and Local Guide
Forest View is a very small village that is largely industrial, with much of its land taken up by the Stevenson Expressway corridor and trucking-related facilities. It was founded in 1924 as a haven for World War I veterans. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Forest View best.
About the area
Living in Forest View, IL
Long nicknamed the "Cinderella Village," it was earlier known as "Caponeville" for its Prohibition-era ties to the Capone organization.
The housing market
Homes in Forest View
- About 99% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 98.4% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $257,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Forest View home
Commonwealth Edison generating plant
Large power plant built in 1949 whose revenues helped revive the village
Stickney-Forest View Public Library District
Shared public library district serving Forest View and neighboring Stickney
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.