Oak ForestHome Addition Contractors

27Kresidents
$75,000-$99,999median income
5ZIP codes

Oak Forest's 26,805 residents — with median incomes of $75,000-$99,999 — are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.

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The Oak Forest Home Improvement Market

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26,805
Metro area population
$75,000-$99,999
Median household income
$3,000 or More
Median annual property tax
5
ZIP codes in service area
Chicago Metro
Metro statistical area

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