At a Glance
Median Income
$67,201
$33,162 per capita
Home Value
$163,200
Zillow: $232,638
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
1,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $232,638. 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 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,478/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population19,994
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density3,100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,201
Per Capita$33,162
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,200
Rent$1,172
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$232,638
Housing Units7,977
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent262/100K
Property1,478/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary230/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation881 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Park was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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