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ZIP 60305 — Business Opportunities

River Forest, IL · Local economy intelligence
Population
11,568
Median income
$144,784
Median age
40.5
Households
4,341

Top business opportunities in 60305

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in River Forest, IL, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
    ~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  2. 2. Furniture & Home Decor 97/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Electronics 86/100
    ~0.9 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  4. 4. Childcare 82/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Electronics Repair 74/100
    ~0.7 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  6. 6. Clothing & Apparel 63/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Fitness Station 58/100
    ~0.6 businesses underserved · confidence: low
  8. 8. Dental 53/100
    ~1.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Bars & Nightlife 52/100
    ~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Grocery 41/100
    ~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: low

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 60305.

Full demographic profile

Population11,568
Households4,341
Median household income$144,784
Per capita income$89,337
Median age40.5
% bachelor's degree or higher76.222%
% age 18–3418.067%
% age 65+12.033%
% renter-occupied11.708%
Median home value$668,900
Median gross rent$1,347
Unemployment rate5.635%

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