Forest Home, NY

New York · Tompkins County · Ithaca Metro

Forest Home is a small town in New York with a population of 1,164. Residents earn $59,107 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

1,164 Population 5,061/sq mi density

$59,107 Median Income $45,266 per capita

$496,900 Home Value $287,579 Zillow

$1,378 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$59,107 median income, 3.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$496,900 home value, $1,378/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

278 violent crimes/100K (27% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

95.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $59,107

21% lower than US avg

Home Value $496,900

76% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 278/100K

27% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 95.0%

182% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,378

18% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 27.4%

15% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.1%

14% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How Forest Home Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,164

Median Age29.4 yrs

Density5,061/mi²

Male / Female42% / 58%

Largest GroupWhite 31%

Veterans0.4%

Economy

Median Income$59,107

Per Capita$45,266

Unemployment3.1%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$7,966M

Commute20 min

Housing

Home Value$496,900

Rent$1,378

Ownership35.5%

Zillow$287,579

Housing Units385

Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

Violent278/100K

Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%

Uninsured5.3%

Smoking13.6%

Depression20.4%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

AQI36 (Good)

Rain38.3 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation831 ft (253 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+95.0%

High School+99.8%

Graduate+57.1%

School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%

Commute20 min

Broadband73.7%

EV Stations3

Libraries6

Is Forest Home a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forest Home receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes. Forest Home offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forest Home is $59,107, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forest Home is $496,900, making it a premium housing market at 76% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,378 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Forest Home is below the national average at 278 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.

Education

Forest Home is a highly educated community / 95.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Forest Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Forest Home has a population of 1,164 with a density of 5,061 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 29.4 years, 24% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 58.2% female and 41.8% male. The city is predominantly White (30.8%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 14.2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 44.4% of residents, while 55.6% speak Spanish. 0.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 6.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,164

Total Population

5,061

People / sq mi

29.4yrs

Median Age

24% below US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.8%

Female 58.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Forest Home vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 44.4%

43% below US avg

Spanish 55.6%

315% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Forest Home vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forest Home is $59,107, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,266 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,342. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107.9, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 19.4% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Forest Home vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$59,107
	21% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$45,266
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,342
IRS Avg AGI	$84,199
Gini Index	0.495 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.1%
	14% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	2,766
County GDP	$7,966M

Business (County)

Restaurants	308
Healthcare	284
Retail	297
Manufacturing	90

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,596
	203% above US avg
Cost of Living	107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.13%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	20.1 min
Drive Alone	22.9%
Public Transit	23.3%
Work from Home	19.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Home is $496,900, 76% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,579, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,378 (18% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,315 for a one-bedroom to $1,579 for a two-bedroom apartment. 35.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 385 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $10,596 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$496,900
	76% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$287,579

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,378
	18% above US avg
Rent Burden	27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,215
1 Bedroom	$1,315
2 Bedrooms	$1,579
3 Bedrooms	$1,976
4 Bedrooms	$2,193

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	35.5%
Owner-Occupied	35.5%
Renter-Occupied	64.5%
Housing Units	385
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,596
	203% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.13%

In Forest Home, 27.4% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 11.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 31.3% have high blood pressure. 13.6% are current smokers. 15.1% report binge drinking. 24.8% are physically inactive. 20.4% report depression. 16.3% experience frequent mental distress. 5.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,252. The dentist ratio is 1:1,663. 89.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Forest Home vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	27.4%
	15% below US avg
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	31.3%
Asthma	10.1%
COPD	6.9%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.6%
	3% below US avg
Binge Drinking	15.1%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	20.4%
Mental Distress	16.3%
Physical Distress	13.2%
Short Sleep	40.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.1%
Uninsured	5.3%
	38% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,252
Dentists	1:1,663
Mental Health	1:224
Checkup Rate	77.2%
Dental Visits	56.2%
Premature Death	5,563/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	89.1%
Healthcare Facilities	284

Forest Home has a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 residents, 27% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,347 per 100,000, 71% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Forest Home receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Forest Home vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	277.8/100K
	27% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,346.9/100K
	71% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Forest Home experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 831 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	831 ft (253 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	5,061/sq mi
Coordinates	42.4519°N, 76.4685°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Tompkins County County
Nearest Airport	Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 62.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0421 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	30.9 / 100
Community Resilience	83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jun 17, 1991	7 km NE of Worcester, New York	M4.0	148 km
Jun 29, 2024	14 km W of Ellisburg, New York	M3.3	142 km
Feb 3, 2001	6 km W of Bath, New York	M3.2	77 km
Jun 10, 2025	10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania	M2.8	100 km
Mar 15, 2022	5 km SSW of Warsaw, New York	M2.6	140 km
Apr 11, 2007	6 km NNE of Sodus Point, New York	M2.6	105 km
Jan 25, 1999	New York	M2.5	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

144 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 65 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF3	99 km	2
May 31, 1998	EF3	50 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	88 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	81 km	1
May 2, 1983	EF3	50 km	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 2, 1969	EF3	64 km	0
Aug 30, 1955	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 13, 2018	EF2	84 km	0
Jul 8, 2014	EF2	90 km	4
Aug 21, 2011	EF2	73 km	0
Apr 28, 2011	EF2	58 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	36 km	0
May 16, 2009	EF2	54 km	0
May 31, 1998	EF2	74 km	0
Aug 28, 1990	EF2	33 km	0
Oct 14, 1989	EF2	58 km	2
May 2, 1983	EF2	100 km	0
Sep 18, 1977	EF2	76 km	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	73 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DRY MARSH (1,018 ac, 2010).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2010	DRY MARSH	1,018	63 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	24°F (-5°C)	2.2 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.7 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.4 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	3.4 in
September	60°F (15°C)	3.8 in
October	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
November	39°F (4°C)	3.3 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.8 in

Forest Home has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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Forest Home is located in Tompkins County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 95.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 182% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. 57.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 75.3% of the vote, a 50.6-point margin. 73.7% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 284 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 22.9% of workers drive alone to work, while 23.3% use public transit.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 24.7%

D 75.3%

Winner: Democrat by 50.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	5
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	95.0%
	182% above US avg
High School+	99.8%
Graduate Degree+	57.1%
School Test Score	5.85

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	5,061/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi
County	Tompkins County County

Services

Broadband Access	73.7%
Avg Download Speed	157.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	15.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	284
Restaurants	308
Retail Stores	297

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	20.1 min
Drive Alone	22.9%
Public Transit	23.3%
Work from Home	19.4%

Average costs for common services in Forest Home. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$270 ($162–$432)
Specialist Visit	$378 ($216–$593)
Urgent Care Visit	$216 ($108–$378)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,374 ($863–$5,395)
Dental Cleaning	$140 ($81–$216)
Dental Filling	$270 ($162–$432)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$49 ($27–$81)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$81 ($54–$129)
Brake Pad Replacement	$324 ($162–$540)
Tire Rotation	$43 ($22–$81)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$647 ($432–$1,079)
Battery Replacement	$216 ($108–$378)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$108 ($65–$162)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$97 ($54–$151)
HVAC Repair	$432 ($162–$863)
HVAC System Install	$7,553 ($4,316–$12,948)
Roof Repair	$1,079 ($432–$2,158)
Roof Replacement	$9,711 ($5,935–$16,185)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,619 ($540–$3,777)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,185 ($5,395–$32,370)
DUI Defense	$5,395 ($2,158–$10,790)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,619 ($863–$3,237)
Will Preparation	$540 ($216–$1,079)
Trust Preparation	$2,698 ($1,079–$5,395)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$27 ($16–$49)
Women's Haircut	$59 ($32–$108)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$162 ($81–$270)
Manicure	$27 ($16–$49)
Pedicure	$43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour)	$86 ($54–$140)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.42 ($3.24–$5.93)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.78 ($2.70–$5.40)
Loaf of Bread	$4.10 ($2.70–$5.93)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.86 ($3.24–$7.01)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.93 ($4.32–$8.09)
Rice (per lb)	$1.08 ($0.65–$1.94)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$151 ($86–$270)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$76 ($32–$162)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$76 ($43–$129)
Internet (Monthly)	$76 ($43–$108)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$70 ($32–$108)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$92 ($54–$162)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$216 ($81–$540)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,158 ($1,295–$3,777)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$76 ($32–$140)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$16 ($8.63–$27)
Car Registration (Annual)	$108 ($32–$270)
Driver's License Renewal	$32 ($16–$81)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,295 ($647–$2,698)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,079 ($540–$2,158)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$432 ($216–$755)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$54 ($27–$108)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,079 ($432–$2,698)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,488 ($5,395–$32,370)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$65 ($32–$108)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$108 ($54–$216)
Dog Grooming	$65 ($32–$108)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$43 ($22–$81)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$324 ($162–$540)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$216 ($108–$432)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,251
Toddler	$1,191
Preschool	$1,104
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$866
Toddler	$866
Preschool	$857

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Tompkins County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	4,311	306	$37,745	0.90
Accommodation & Food Services	3,403	293	$28,871	0.78
Manufacturing	2,472	92	$78,435	0.63
Professional & Technical Services	2,394	347	$96,555	0.72
Other Services	1,651	251	$38,627	1.14
Finance & Insurance	1,030	96	$104,514	0.53
Administrative & Waste Services	973	136	$69,839	0.34
Construction	923	196	$63,773	0.37
Transportation & Warehousing	851	30	$58,710	0.42
Arts & Entertainment	575	59	$25,413	0.71
Real Estate	543	115	$52,121	0.73
Management of Companies	435	14	$84,836	0.54
Wholesale Trade	390	58	$72,128	0.21
Information & Technology	331	77	$83,144	0.37
Utilities	192	10	$150,060	1.05
Unclassified	117	143	$61,223	1.75

Radio Stations near Forest Home

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WVBR FM 93.5	college radio	MP3 128 kbps
WVBR	alternative	MP3 128 kbps
WRFI	community radio	AAC 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Forest Home

3 campgrounds found near Forest Home.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Blueberry Patch Campground	4.8/5	—	$15
Backbone Horse Campground	4.0/5	—	$15
POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.0/5	1	Free

National Parks Near Forest Home

43 national parks and monuments found near Forest Home.

Park	Type	Fee
Archbald Pothole State Park	State Park	Free
Battle Island State Park	State Park	Free
Beechwood State Park	State Park	Free
Bonavista State Park	State Park	Free
Bowman Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Buttermilk Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Canastota Cazenovia State Trailway	State Park	Free
Cayuga Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Chenango Valley State Park	State Park	Free
Chimney Bluffs State Park	State Park	Free
Chittenango Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Clark Reservation State Park	State Park	Free
Colton Point State Park	State Park	Free
Fair Haven Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Fillmore Glen State Park	State Park	Free
Green Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Helen L. McNitt State Park	State Park	Free
Hills Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Indian Hills State Golf Course	State Park	Free
Keuka Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Lackawanna State Park	State Park	Free
Leonard Harrison State Park	State Park	Free
Long Point State Park (Cayuga Lake)	State Park	Free
Mark Twain State Park	State Park	Free
Mount Pisgah State Park	State Park	Free
Newtown Battlefield State Park	State Park	Free
Nosewicz	State Park	Free
Old Erie Canal State Park	State Park	Free
Park	State Park	Free
Pinnacle State Park	State Park	Free
Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Robert H. Treman State Park	State Park	Free
Salt Springs State Park	State Park	Free
Sampson State Park	State Park	Free
Schapiro-Vernon	State Park	Free
Seneca Lake State Park	State Park	Free
Taughannock Falls State Park	State Park	Free
Two Rivers State Park	State Park	Free
Verona Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Watkins Glen State Park	State Park	Free
Women's Rights National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Worlds End State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Forest Home

183+ trails found near Forest Home.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
BACKBONE	6.9	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	5.1	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTERLOKEN	4.0	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
INTERLOKEN	2.3	SNOW	—	—	—
INTERLOKEN	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
INTERLOKEN	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	1.7	SNOW	—	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	1.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BURNT HILL	1.3	SNOW	—	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
BURNT HILL	1.1	SNOW	—	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.9	SNOW	—	—	—
BACKBONE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.8	SNOW	—	—	—
BACKBONE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH SLOPE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH SLOPE	0.7	SNOW	—	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.4	SNOW	—	—	—
BACKBONE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOSSENVUE	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
GORGE PONDS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BACKBONE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HORSE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTERLOKEN	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC - FOSTER POND	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	SNOW	—	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC CAMPGROUD CUTOFF	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC INTERPRETIVE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALLARD POND	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOSSENVUE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH SLOPE	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS ACCESS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC CAMPGROUND ACCESS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
INTERLOKEN	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALLARD POND	0.0	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACKBONE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GORGE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NO-TAN-TAKTO	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RAVINE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RAVINE LOOP	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POTOMAC PONDS	0.0	SNOW	—	—	—
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BURNT HILL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
FINGER LAKES	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Forest Home

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	792	$39,688
2015	555	$32,778
2017	597	$42,250
2019	601	$57,750
2021	923	—
2023	1,164	$59,107

Museums in Forest Home

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CORNELL COSTUME AND TEXTILE COLLECTION	HISTORY MUSEUM		6072544636	$3,372,319,847
CORNELL PLANTATIONS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6072552400	$3,372,319,847
F.R. NEWMAN ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6072552400	$3,372,319,847
HERBERT F. JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		6072556464	$3,372,319,847
L. H. BAILEY HORTORIUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6072544636	$3,372,319,847
HANDWERKER GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6072743018	$330,969,510
SCIENCENTER DISCOVERY MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		6072720600	$2,325,311
PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		6072736623	$2,211,502
CCAT OBSERVATORY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$1,897,425
HISTORY CENTER IN TOMPKINS COUNTY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6072738284	$341,237
CAYUGA NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6072736260	$272,869
SMITHSONIAN MARINE STATION	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		7724659994	$272,869
HISTORIC ITHACA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	212 CENTER STREET ITHACA	6072736633	$244,634
DRYDEN TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	36 W MAIN STREET	6078449209	$149,526
ITHACA CHILDREN'S GARDEN	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		6072722292	$137,917
ULYSSES HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6073876666	$70,139
ALBERT R. MANN LIBRARY	GENERAL MUSEUM
BACKBONE RIDGE HISTORY GROUP OF SCHUYLER AND SENECA COUNTIES	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CANDOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6076597357
ERIE LACKAWANNA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8143642135
GENOA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	920 NEW YORK 34B	3153648202
ITHACA AVATION HERITAGE	GENERAL MUSEUM
ITHACA CLOCK MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6072775129
ITHACA MOTION PICTURE PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6075923017
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM	114 CENTRAL AVE	6072556464
JOHNSON MUSEUM OF ART NORTH	ART MUSEUM	114 CENTRAL AVENUE	6072556464
LIME HOLLOW NATURE CENTER	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	338 MCLEAN ROAD	6076624632
MUSEUM OF THE EARTH AT THE PALEONTOLOGICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	1259 TRUMANSBURG ROAD
NEW YORK STATE EAGLES MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
NEWFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6075647778
RICHFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8029336622
SPENCER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
WHARTON STUDIO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM

Libraries in Forest Home

Name	Address	Annual Visits
TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	101 E GREEN STREET	399,147
ULYSSES PHILOMATHIC LIBRARY	74 EAST MAIN STREET	47,846
THE SOUTHWORTH LIBRARY ASSOCIATION	24 WEST MAIN STREET	45,237
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY	27 AUBURN RD	35,000
GROTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	112 EAST CORTLAND STREET	23,005
NEWFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY	198 MAIN STREET	14,602
SPENCER LIBRARY	41 NORTH MAIN STREET	9,776
CANDOR FREE LIBRARY	2 BANK STREET	3,955

Farmers Markets in Forest Home

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Caroline Farmers Market	522 Valley Road	05/03/2014 to 10/25/2014	Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
East Hill Plaza Farmers' Market	380 Pine Tree Road	06/01/2016 to 10/26/2016	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ithaca Farmers Market - DeWitt Park	DeWitt Park	04/01/2012 to 09/31/2012		Yes	Visit
Ithaca Farmers Market - Steamboat Landing	Steamboat Landing, 545 Third St. off Rt 13, Ithaca	04/01/2012 to 12/31/2012		Yes	Visit
King Ferry Farmers Market	State Route 34B			Yes	Visit
Lansing Farmers Market	29 Auburn Rd	June to October	Sat:9:00 AM - 12:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Trumansburg Farmers Market	Corner of Route 96 and Route 227, aka Main St. and Hector St.	05/11/2016 to 10/26/2016	Wed: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Forest Home

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Statler Hotel

Restaurants in Forest Home

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agava

Franny's

North Star Dining

Risley Dining

Robert Purcell Marketplace Eatery

Taverna Banfi

The Terrace Restaurant

Trillium

Cafes in Forest Home

15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amit Bhatia Libe Café

Atrium Cafe

Bus Stop Bagels

Café Jennie

Carol's Cafe

Coal Yard Cafe

Cornell Dairy Bar

Crossings Café

Gimme Coffee

Mac's Cafe

Mattin's Cafe

Novick's Café

Temple of Zeus

The Green Dragon

Vet School Cafe

Theatres in Forest Home

3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bailey Hall

Risley Theater

Statler Auditorium

Monuments in Forest Home

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andrew Dickson White Statue

Monument of Ezra Cornell

Gyms in Forest Home

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Teagle Hall

Golf Courses in Forest Home

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Robert Trent Jones Golf Course

Breweries in Forest Home

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Americana Vineyards & Winery	Vineyards, Vineyard, Brewers, Winery, Wineries, Caf	4367 E Covert Rd	6073876801	Visit
Bandwagon Brew Pub	Brewers	114 N Cayuga St	6073190699	Visit
Dandy Mini Marts	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Convenience Stores, Bar & Grill Restaurants	4 Gee St	6075894141	Visit
Eve's Cidery	Shopping & Stores, Beverage Manufacturers, food and drink, Ithaca, NY, fruits & vegetables, Brewerie	1408 Trumansburg Rd	6072290230, 6072739544	Visit
Finger Lakes Maple Products	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers	7 Knoll Tree Rd	6072779557
Hopshire Farm & Brewery	Brewers	1771 Dryden Rd	6072791243	Visit
Ithaca Beer Co. Taproom	Brewery	122 Ithaca Beer Dr	6072730766	Visit
Lucas Vineyards & Winery	Vineyards, Brewers, Wineries	3862 County Road 150	6075324825	Visit
Moonshadow Tavern	Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar and Nightclub, Night Clubs, Bar & Grills, Taverns, Bar & Gri	114 E State St	6073190342	Visit
Old 76 Club	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Taverns, Bar & Grill Res	470 76 Rd	3155396344, 6075396344
Rogue's Harbor Inn	Brewers	2079 E Shore Drivelocated In Lansing 5 Miles From	6075333535	Visit
Rogues' Harbor Inn, Restaurant & Brewing, Rogues' Harbor Inn Restaurant & Brewing	American Restaurant, Bed Breakfast, and Brewery	2079 E Shore Dr	6075333535, (607) 533-3535	Visit
Scale House Brewery	Restaurants, Brewers, Bars & Pubs, Brew Pubs	23 Cinema Dr	6072570107
Sheldrake Point Winery Llc	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	7448 County Road 153	6075329401	Visit
Stouthearted Brewing	Brewers	2075 E Shore Dr	6073196302	Visit

Daycare Centers in Forest Home

2 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.

Facility	Type	Phone	Status
BELLE SHERMAN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 501 MITCHELL STREET	CENTER BASED — SACC	(607) 273-1297	OPEN
CORNELL CHILD CARE CENTER 150 PLEASANT GROVE ROAD	CENTER BASED — DCC	(607) 255-1010	OPEN

Cell Towers in Forest Home

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Candor Site ROUTE 96 B	TOWER	65
Ithaca South Cell Site URFEE HILL ROAD	TOWER	59
292 Durfee Hill Road	GTOWER	58

Bridges in Forest Home

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2003	46	5,844	G
Arch (Deck)	Steel	1960	230	5,736	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2014	121	3,660	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	76	2,930	F

Airports Near Forest Home

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Syracuse Hancock International Airport	SYR	Large Airport
Elmira Corning Regional Airport	ELM	Medium Airport
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field	BGM	Medium Airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport	ITH	Medium Airport
Airy-Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
AKM Airfield	—	Small Airport
Anthonson Airport	—	Small Airport
B-Ville Airpark	—	Small Airport
Bradford County Airport	—	Small Airport
Camillus Airport	—	Small Airport
Canaan Field	—	Small Airport
Carrar Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Carter Flight Park Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Cash Creek Airport	—	Small Airport
Chenango Bridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Cochran Airport	—	Small Airport
Corning Painted Post Airport	—	Small Airport
Cortland County Chase Field	CTX	Small Airport
Culver Airfield	—	Small Airport
D'Amico Airport	—	Small Airport
Deer Run Air Field	—	Small Airport
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Ridge Airport	—	Small Airport
Farnsworth Airport	—	Small Airport
Finger Lakes Regional Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying K Airport	—	Small Airport
Giffin Airport	—	Small Airport
Grammar Airport	—	Small Airport
Greene Airport	—	Small Airport
Greenlawn Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Grund Field	—	Small Airport
Harris Hill Gliderport	—	Small Airport
Henion Private Field Airport	—	Small Airport
Horizon Air Airport	—	Small Airport
J P Reilly Airport	—	Small Airport
Kayutah Lake/James & Helene D Allen Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Kirkwood Airpark	—	Small Airport
Kohn Airport	—	Small Airport
Lars/Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Loucks Airport	—	Small Airport
Luke Airport	—	Small Airport
Luther Airport	—	Small Airport
Marcellus Airport	—	Small Airport
Mariwill Airport	—	Small Airport
Match Mate Airport	—	Small Airport
Matejka Field	—	Small Airport
Michael Airfield	—	Small Airport
Midlakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Miller Airport	—	Small Airport
Morin Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Forest Home

8 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Cayuga Heights Police Department	836 Hanshaw Road
Cornell Police	117 Statler Drive
Dryden Police Department	16 South Street
Groton Police Department	108 East Cortland Street
Ithaca Police Department	120 East Clinton Street
New York State Police	1850 Dryden Road
Tompkins County Sheriff's Office	779 Warren Road
Trumansburg Police Department	5 Elm Street

Grocery Stores in Forest Home

1 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Walgreens 19684	Other	330 Pine Tree Rd

Post Offices in Forest Home

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office
USPS - CPU Cornell Store

Treatment Centers in Forest Home

3 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca - Behavioral Services Unit	Mental Health	607-274-4011
REACH Project Inc - Outpatient	Substance Abuse	607-273-7000 x2
Syracuse VAMC - Cortland Tompkins Outpatient Clinic	Both	607-347-4101

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Home

What is the population of Forest Home?

Forest Home has a population of 1,164 residents and is located in New York. The population density is 5,061 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 58.2% female and 41.8% male.

Is Forest Home expensive to live in?

Forest Home is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107.9 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,107, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $496,900 (76% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,378 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Forest Home safe?

Forest Home is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 278 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,347 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Forest Home receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Forest Home?

Forest Home has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.3 inches, with 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.

How is the job market in Forest Home?

Forest Home has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,342. There are 2,766 business establishments in the area, including 308 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 20 minutes, and 19.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Forest Home?

The median home value in Forest Home is $496,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,579. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,378. Fair market rent is $1,315 for a 1-bedroom and $1,579 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 35.5%. The average annual property tax is $10,596.

How are the schools in Forest Home?

Schools in Forest Home score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 95.0% of adults in Forest Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.8% have completed high school. 57.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Forest Home?

The obesity rate in Forest Home is 27.4% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 13.6% of adults are smokers. 24.8% are physically inactive. 20.4% of residents report depression. 5.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 89.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,252.

What is transportation like in Forest Home?

The average commute in Forest Home is 20 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 22.9% of workers drive alone to work, 23.3% use public transit, and 19.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Forest Home?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Home is 30.8% White, 14.2% Black or African American, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino. 44.4% of residents speak only English at home, while 55.6% speak Spanish. 0.4% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability. 97.1% have health insurance coverage.

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