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Forest, OH
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Forest, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest a Good Place to Live?
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 1.3% (64% 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 $124,569. 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.
Safety & Crime
Forest reports 110 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,423/100K.
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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.