At a Glance
Median Income
$111,250
$51,937 per capita
Home Value
$274,700
Zillow: $305,516
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
12.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Park residents earn a median household income of $111,250 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,937. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Park is $274,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,516. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
36.4% of adults in Forest Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population883
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$51,937
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$274,700
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$305,516
Housing Units394
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Park was built in 1966.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.