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Forrest, IL

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Population
1,015
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
687 ft
Median Home Value
$113,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$730/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,426
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Forrest

Forrest is a quiet, close-knit village of about 1,000 residents in the heart of central Illinois farm country. Located in Livingston County along U.S. Route 24, it offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere where neighbors wave to each other and life moves at an unhurried pace. The town was originally founded as a busy railroad junction, and that early history helped shape its compact, walkable layout.

Forrest Station April 2016

Today, that railroad heritage is still celebrated at Forrest Railroad Park, which features a preserved vintage turntable and local historical displays. Everyday living here is simple and affordable, with open skies, quiet residential streets, and convenient highway connections to nearby communities like Fairbury and Pontiac for shopping and services. It is a solid choice for anyone seeking a friendly rural community with deep agricultural roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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