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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Allison Park
      Richardson Olmsted Complex South Lawn
      Jesse Kregal Pathway
      Bidwell Parkway
      Colonial Circle
      Peters Street Park
      Amherst & Tonwanda Triangles
      Lincoln Parkway

      Entertainment

      Buffalo History Museum - Resource Center
      Coyer Field
      Burchfield Penney Art Center
      Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
      Parables Gallery & Gifts
      Albright-Knox Art Gallery
      Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
      Rose Garden

      Food & Drink

      Gypsy Parlor
      Subway
      Hatches and Hops - Black Rock
      Cole's
      Mr. Goodbar
      Elmwood Village Liquor & Wine
      Zio's Deli & Heroes
      The Tabernacle

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Forest.
      Drive to Work
      62%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      19% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest? The cost of living in Forest is 102/100 - which is 13% lower than New York.
      Forest
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Buffalo
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest? Forest crime rates are 4,844, which are 121% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,844 per 100k people

      112% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      112% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forest? The median income in Forest is $61,585 which is 1% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $61,58511% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,72016% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
      Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus
      Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
      Buffalo General Hospital
      Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
      Erie County Medical Center
      Sisters of Charity Hospital
      Buffalo VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Parker Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Neighborhood Health Center
      Urban Family Health Care
      Lenahan Dermatology
      Health Revolutions Chiropractic
      Siedlecki Cataract & Vision Care
      Brain and Spine Center
      Steven R. Caprow, DC
      Main Primary Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest home prices? Forest home prices are $231,118 - which is 19% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $231,11825% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9302% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Forest have good schools? The Forest graduation rate is 76% - which is 7% lower than New York
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      80%

      67% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Forest a good place to live? Forest has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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