Forest, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wyandot County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,401 Population 839/sq mi density
$46,111 Median Income $25,963 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $130,401 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $749/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,111
39% below
$25,963 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
62% below
Zillow: $130,401
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Forest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
38%
Rent
64%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest residents earn a median household income of $46,111 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,963. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,401. Median rent is $749/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

13.1% of adults in Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forest has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,401
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density839/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,111
Per Capita$25,963
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$749
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$130,401
Housing Units652
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation929 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Forest was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.