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Forest Ridge School District 142
Forest Ridge School District 142 is a elementary school district in Illinois with a community population of 16,223. The median household income is $90,117 and the median age is 41.6.
16,223
Population
3265
People / sq mi
$90,117
Median Income
41.6
Median Age
Forest Ridge School District 142 covers 5 sq mi of land at 3264.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$90,117
Median Household Income
$40,944
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$233,300
Median Home Value
$1,425
Median Rent
81.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.5%
High School+
28.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Ridge School District 142 serves a community with a population of 16,223 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Forest Ridge School District 142 is $90,117, with a per capita income of $40,944. The poverty rate is 4.6%.
Forest Ridge School District 142 is 68.5% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Forest Ridge School District 142, 94.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Forest Ridge School District 142 is $233,300, with a median rent of $1,425. The homeownership rate is 81.0%.
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Data for Forest Ridge School District 142 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 1715480).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.