Living in Forest Park, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Park · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Park has 949 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $103,929 (60% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $289,000.
Forest Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forest Park at a glance
- Population
- 949
- Median age
- 58.2State: 37
- Median household income
- $103,929State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $289,000State: $199,800
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Forest Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 60% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.4%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Forest Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Park the median home value is $289,000, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,917 a month in housing costs.
Forest Park median household income
The median household income in Forest Park is $103,929 and the income per person is $48,018. 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Forest Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.74
Forest Park demographics
- Population
- 949
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.6%
- Households
- 346
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Park ›
Education in Forest Park
30.8% of adults 25 and older in Forest Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Park
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Forest Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 949 | $103,929 | $289,000 | — |
| Lake Aluma | 105 | $250,001 | $1,163,500 | — |
| Spencer | 3,928 | $59,861 | $157,000 | — |
| Del City | 21,494 | $46,925 | $126,800 | $1,054 |
| Oklahoma City | 697,125 | $68,656 | $231,300 | $1,130 |
| Midwest City | 58,297 | $57,520 | $164,500 | $1,091 |
| Nichols Hills | 3,843 | $207,567 | $818,500 | $2,130 |
| Nicoma Park | 2,566 | $62,447 | $162,100 | $1,012 |
| The Village | 9,447 | $77,108 | $211,800 | $1,403 |
More for people moving to Forest Park
Forest Park ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Forest Park: FAQ
What is the median household income in Forest Park, OK?
The median household income in Forest Park is $103,929, 60% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Park?
The median home value in Forest Park is $289,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
Is Forest Park, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 60% higher than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.4%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Forest Park?
The median age in Forest Park is 58.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Forest Park?
The average commute to work in Forest Park is 25 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Park?
The unemployment rate in Forest Park is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Park?
30.8% of adults in Forest Park 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.
Last updated: