Forest Park, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Hamilton County County
Forest Park, OH
At a Glance
How Forest Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Park residents earn a median household income of $67,201 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,162. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Park is $163,200 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,061. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 26.5% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Forest Park reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,698/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Forest Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.