Cost of Living in Forest Park, Ohio
Forest Park has a population of about 20,025. The median household income is $75,956, median gross rent is $1,306/month, and the median home value is $190,400. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Forest Park expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Forest Park is 21% below the national median and home values are 49% below the national median. Household income here is 10% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forest Park?
The median gross rent in Forest Park, Ohio is $1,306 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Forest Park?
The median owner-occupied home value in Forest Park is $190,400 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Forest Park?
The median household income in Forest Park is $75,956 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.