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Forreston, IL Home Values and Rents
The typical home value in Forreston is $176,640, 479th highest of 696 cities and towns in Illinois. Median rent is $744 a month.
- Typical home value
- $176,640
- 479th of 696 in IL
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +7.2%
- Sep 2026
- Homeownership
- 81.5%
- IL: 67.1%
Typical home value in Forreston
Zillow Home Value Index, all homes, middle tier
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| Period | Forreston |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $176,640 |
| Dec 2025 | $173,317 |
| Dec 2024 | $159,538 |
| Dec 2023 | $154,520 |
| Dec 2022 | $151,566 |
| Dec 2021 | $143,558 |
| Dec 2020 | $128,566 |
| Dec 2019 | $120,737 |
| Dec 2018 | $121,541 |
| Dec 2017 | $111,734 |
| Dec 2016 | $91,669 |
| Dec 2015 | $98,386 |
| Dec 2014 | $105,074 |
| Dec 2013 | $105,413 |
| Dec 2012 | $107,893 |
Over five years, Forreston prices changed +28.4%.
Source: Zillow Research · Last updated 09/01/2026
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Fair Market Rents, FY2027
HUD rent standard for Ogle County, IL
| Unit size | Monthly rent | vs FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $752 | -2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $826 | -3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,080 | -3.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,291 | -5.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,649 | +2.9% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical home value in Forreston, IL?
- The typical home value in Forreston is $176,640 (Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026). The Illinois median is $263,300.
- How much is rent in Forreston?
- The median rent in Forreston is $744 a month, including utilities paid by the renter. HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit is $1,080.
- Are home prices going up in Forreston?
- The typical home value in Forreston changed +7.2% over one year and +28.4% over five years, as of Sep 2026.
- How does Forreston compare with the rest of Illinois?
- Forreston has the 479th highest median home value of 696 cities and towns with 1,000+ residents in Illinois.