Living in Forestville, Ohio

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forestville · Census data 2020–2024

Forestville has 10,831 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $98,115 (37% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $316,800, the median rent is $1,613/month.

Forestville at a glance

Population
10,831
Median age
46.4State: 39.7
Median household income
$98,115State: $71,389
Median home value
$316,800State: $214,800
Median rent
$1,613/moState: $1,034
Homeowners
64.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
Average commute
24 min

Is Forestville a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Forestville

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forestville the median home value is $316,800, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,613 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,076 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Forestville$316,800
Ohio$214,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Forestville$1,613
Ohio$1,034
United States$1,413

Forestville median household income

The median household income in Forestville is $98,115 and the income per person is $53,060. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).

Median household income

Forestville$98,115
Ohio$71,389
United States$80,734

Housing in Forestville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
4,881
Owner-occupied
64.8%
Renter-occupied
35.2%
Vacant
4.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1981
Average household size
2.30

Forestville demographics

Population
10,831
Median age
46.4
Under 18
20.9%
65 and older
27.2%
Households
4,679
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans
9.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black4.5%
Asian2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forestville ›

Education in Forestville

49.3% of adults 25 and older in Forestville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Forestville49.3%
Ohio31.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Forestville

Unemployment rate
4.3%State: 4.8%
Average commute
24 minState: 23 min
Work from home
16.3%
Drive alone
70.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
92.6%

Forestville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Forestville10,831$98,115$316,800$1,613
Cherry Grove4,176$117,994$291,100$1,859
Fruit Hill4,200$107,254$271,300—
Sherwood3,808$125,729$301,200—
Coldstream1,540$231,538$849,600—
Salem Heights3,602$93,700$245,200—
Dry Run7,687$200,530$472,200$2,300
Melbourne627$80,000$166,200$638
Withamsville7,429$72,300$229,400$1,156

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Living in Forestville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Forestville, OH?

The median household income in Forestville is $98,115, 37% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Forestville?

The median home value in Forestville is $316,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.

How much is rent in Forestville?

The median gross rent in Forestville is $1,613 per month, about 33.2% of household income.

Is Forestville, OH a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.

What is the median age in Forestville?

The median age in Forestville is 46.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).

How long is the commute in Forestville?

The average commute to work in Forestville is 24 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Forestville?

The unemployment rate in Forestville is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Forestville?

49.3% of adults in Forestville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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