Forest Home 79 Exceptional
Forest Home Livability #147 ranked city in New York#2,256 ranked city in the USARanks better than 92% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Forest Home

PROS
  • Amenities Amenities

    The area boasts an ample array of local amenities, such as restaurants, entertainment options, grocery stores and parks, all conveniently located within walking distance.

  • Commute Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Achieving a high health and safety score relies on factors including great air quality and convenient access to vital health facilities such as hospitals, doctors, clinics and police stations.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Forest Home transportation information

      Statistic Forest Home New York National
      Average one way commute17min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work17.6%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.8%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit10.9%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle2.2%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk48.3%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home17.2%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Forest Home, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.