Livingston County, Illinois
Forrest Real Estate and Local Guide
Forrest is a small rural village in southeastern Livingston County that grew as a Wabash Railroad division point and still preserves its railroad heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Forrest best.
About the area
Living in Forrest, IL
Was an important division point and repair-shop center on the Wabash line linking Chicago and St. Louis.
The housing market
Homes in Forrest
- About 80% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 85% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $104,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Forrest home
Wabash Railroad Turntable and Depot
Surviving railroad turntable, former Wabash Railroad station museum, and restored caboose in Depot Park
Forrest railroad heritage district
Former Wabash division point on the Chicago-to-St. Louis line
Depot Park
Playground plus the Wabash turntable and vintage caboose railroad features
South Park
Basketball court, two pickleball/tennis courts, and reservable pavilions
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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.