Forreston, IL 61030 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Forreston, IL—61030

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$167,000

6.9% YoY Growth

Household Income

$69,400

28.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

12.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

5.0%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Forreston, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Forreston, IL is $167,000, with a year-over-year change of 6.9%. This indicates that home prices in Forreston, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 5.0%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$167,000	6.9%
Single Family	$167,000	7.7%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Forreston, IL

Forreston, IL lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

37.5%

2 Bedrooms

33.8%

3 Bedrooms

15.4%

4 Bedrooms

13.2%

Property Listings — Forreston, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Forreston, IL is 40. This is a increase of 90.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$187,000	-7.0%
Listing Count	4	-29.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	-29.0%
Days on Market	61	-12.0%

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Demographics — Forreston, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forreston, IL has a population of 1,910, which has decreased by -17.0% over the past 5 years. Forreston, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,910	-17.0%
% Under 18	20.1%	-31.9%
% Seniors	20.2%	32.9%
% WFH	3.2%	-68.0%
% w/ College Degree	13.2%	25.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forreston, IL is a predominantly white area, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 0.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Forreston, IL is hispanic, making up 3.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.9% of the population in Forreston, IL, and this percentage has decreased by 35.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.2%	0.1%
% Black	1.6%	0.0%
% Hispanic	3.6%	-18.2%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	0.9%	-35.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Forreston, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 34 mortgage originations in Forreston, IL, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Forreston, IL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	34
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Forreston, IL

Forreston, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	30
Total Units Section 8	0
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$740
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$970
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,220
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,370

Forreston, IL—61030

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Forreston, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Forreston, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Forreston, IL

Demographics — Forreston, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Forreston, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Forreston, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Forreston, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Forreston, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.1
Median Home Price	$167,000
Median Household Income	$69,400

Forreston, IL—61030

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Forreston, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Forreston, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Forreston, IL

Demographics — Forreston, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Forreston, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Forreston, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Forreston, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Forreston, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Baileyville, IL

Polo, IL

Shannon, IL

German Valley, IL

Mount Morris, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

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