Oak Forest's 26,805 residents, with median incomes of $75,000 to $99,999, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Typical Siding projects in Oak Forest run $8,000 to $20,000.
2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Oak Forest benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $21,485 | $24,420 | 114% |
| Siding Replacement | Vinyl | $17,950 | $17,313 | 97% |
| Window Replacement | Vinyl | $22,073 | $16,657 | 76% |
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 77.6% |
| 2021 | 69.4% |
| 2022 | 68.3% |
| 2023 | 88.5% |
| 2024 | 88.4% |
| 2025 | 113.7% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.
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