At a Glance
Median Income
$120,625
$38,242 per capita
Home Value
$297,900
Zillow: $328,242
Violent Crime
184/100K
1,990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
260 sunny days/yr
How High Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows High Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is High Forest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
High Forest residents earn a median household income of $120,625 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,242. 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 4,061 business establishments, including 383 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in High Forest is $297,900 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,242. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
High Forest reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,990/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in High Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
High Forest has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population132
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,625
Per Capita$38,242
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$328,242
Housing Units53
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property1,990/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,239 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute24 min
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in High Forest was built in 1966.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 383 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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