Forest Home
Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York
Forest Home is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tompkins County, New York, with 1,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Northeast Ithaca, 1.2 miles N.
- 1,168residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 5,189 / sq mipopulation density
- 14853ZIP code
About Forest Home
Forest Home is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Ithaca, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Forest Home had a population of 1,168. It is located immediately east of the Cornell University campus.
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Living in Forest Home
- Median household income
- $59,018
- Median home value
- $499,300
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 29.5
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Forest Home had 1,168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,189 per sq mi (2,003 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Home at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Tompkins County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,168 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4519° N, 76.4685° W |
| ZIP code | 14853 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3626561 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Home
- Northeast Ithaca1.2 mi N
- Cayuga Heights1.5 mi NW
- Varna1.5 mi E
- Ithaca1.8 mi W
- East Ithaca2.0 mi S
- Lansing2.8 mi N
- South Hill3.1 mi S
- Northwest Ithaca3.4 mi W
- South Lansing5.7 mi N
- Brooktondale6.1 mi SE
- Danby6.7 mi S
- Slaterville Springs7.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Home
What county is Forest Home in?
Forest Home is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Forest Home, NY?
1,168 people lived in Forest Home at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Home, NY?
The ZIP code of Forest Home is 14853.
What is the elevation of Forest Home?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Home?
Northeast Ithaca (1.2 mi), Cayuga Heights (1.5 mi), Varna (1.5 mi), Ithaca (1.8 mi), East Ithaca (2.0 mi).
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