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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophie Morales

Affordable areas near Forest Park?

I'm a 39-year-old software engineer and It's a a small town city with about 14,000 people. Household incomes average around $81,323 in Forest Park. With a population of 14,000, Forest Park is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families...

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Ezekiel Nelson

How much do you pay for rent in Forest Park?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2009. Household incomes average around $81,323 in Forest Park. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense...

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Emilia Turner

Best areas to explore in Forest Park?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Park sits at 436.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,352/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,352 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good serv...

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Kennedy Ramos

Working in Forest Park -salaries realistic?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $293,800 on average. The median home value here is around $293,800, which seems about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots...

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Evan Murphy

Best apartments in Forest Park under ?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $293,800 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a...

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Isaac Rodriguez

Is Forest Park good for remote workers?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 14,000, Forest Park is a small town. Household incomes average around $81,323 in Forest Park. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,352/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 14,000 people. It's...

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Evan Murphy

Forest Park job market vs San Francisco

So, Been living here since 2017. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Park sits at 436.0 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honest...

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