At a Glance
Median Income
$59,107
$45,266 per capita
Home Value
$496,900
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,378/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
95.0%
99.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Forest Home Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Home's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Home a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Home residents earn a median household income of $59,107 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,266. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Home is $496,900 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,378/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Forest Home reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,347/100K.
Education
95.0% of adults in Forest Home hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(182% above the national average).
99.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Home has 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. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,164
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density5,061/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,107
Per Capita$45,266
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
D
Home Value$496,900
Rent$1,378
Ownership35.5%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units385
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation831 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+95.0%
High School+99.8%
Graduate+57.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Home was built in 1978.
23.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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