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Forest, OH


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Forest, Ohio

Forest, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 59 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. There are 1,488 residents in the village.

The People and Families of Forest

In Forest, about 59% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Forest.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forest had a median family income of $38,631.

Forest Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Forest that were owner-occupied was 80%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Forest has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Forest, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Forest strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Forest Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Forest Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Forest, OH

Comparing Forest to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men54
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better64
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents79
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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