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Living in
Forestville.
Forestville is an unincorporated community in Hamilton County, OH. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Forestville
Forestville is a community of 11,213 people in Ohio. The median household income is $98,115, median rent runs about $1,600 per month, and median home values are around $317,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Forestville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+7.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Forestville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Forestville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.4%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
27.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.6%
of households
Married Couples
51.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 56% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Forestville
In Forestville, rent runs 56% above the OH average, and home values are 47% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,686
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Forestville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Forestville, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Forestville: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Forestville is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Forestville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute23.6 min avg
How Forestville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Forestville, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, which covers Forestville, runs 51% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
160.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,389.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Forestville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,250 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $627,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $82,900 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203,250 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,250 |
| 2020 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $278,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $230,600 |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $137,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Forestville is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Forestville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
227
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Forestville is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Forestville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
16.0"
Hot Days/Year
27
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
102
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
132
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.32" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Forestville
Forestville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercy Health-anderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Fort Thomas
Blueridge Vista Health and Wellness
Psychiatric · 8.3 mi away · Cincinnati
The Jewish Hospital-mercy Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Cincinnati
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Forestville
Forestville's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 49.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Forestville (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
10 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
11.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
9.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
10.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
14.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Forestville
Forestville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
50 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayCamp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayCities Near Forestville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Forestville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Forestville FAQ
Is Forestville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Forestville's median rent is $1,613/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $98,115/year. Median home value is $316,800.
Is Forestville, Ohio safe?⌄
Forestville is policed by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 161 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1390 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Forestville, Ohio?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Forestville, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Forestville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Forestville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,613/month and median household income is $98,115/year. The median home value is $316,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Forestville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Forestville is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from