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Forest Park Area Facts

  • Forest Park has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forest Park crime rates are 12% higher than the Ohio average
  • Cost of living in Forest Park is 3% higher than the Ohio average
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Positioning for Progress User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Forest Park, Ohio might not seem as flashy as living in Mason or West Chester at first. However looking below the surface, one can see a township ‘positioning for progress’ as its motto says. Positives in our corner are high graduation rates thanks to a strong schoo ...Read More l system, affordable, accommodating housing, a well-managed public transport line with close proximity to the I-275 highway for drivers and a low cost of living. I have now lived here for six years and I would not consider moving anywhere else because it provides a lot of mine and my family’s needs.

Forest Park holds many events throughout the year that there is always something to do for everyone. Whether it is the Gospel Fest in April, Jazz in the Park during August or catching a breakfast with Santa and enjoying our tree lighting festival, there is always something to do and be involved in. As we move forward, we would love to have you with us. Read Less
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Central Park
      Kemper Meadow Park
      Forestview Park
      Ireland / Julep Park
      Greenhills Commons Bandstand
      Pioneer Park
      Cromwell Park
      Chalmers Park

      Entertainment

      Elisha Morgan Mansion
      Showcase Cinema De Lux
      Jungle Jim’s International Market
      The Jungle Jim Story
      RollHouse Fairfeld
      Glendale Heritage Preservation Museum
      Fairfield Community Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Popeyes
      United Dairy Farmers
      Penn Station
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Steak 'n Shake

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Park? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Forest Park.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Park? The cost of living in Forest Park is 95/100 - which is 3% higher than Ohio.
      Forest Park
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Ohio
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Park? Forest Park crime rates are 2,224, which are 12% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      2,224 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45  

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Park? The median income in Forest Park is $57,394 which is 13% higher than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $57,3944% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,3185% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest Park home prices? Forest Park home prices are $122,100 - which is 7% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $122,10034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0056% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      11% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Forest Park have good schools? The Forest Park graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Forest Park a good place to live? Forest Park has an overall rating of 81% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      3 total surveys

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