Forest Township, MI

Living in Forest Township

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 25
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 67
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Schools 5
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Residents

4.5k Population -244 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$138k Median Home Value -$1.1k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$610 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
86% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas35%
Utility gas47%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Township

United States45
Michigan58
Flint Metro Area70
Genesee County70

Property Crime in Forest Township

United States48
Michigan43
Flint Metro Area41
Genesee County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 12
Feb 24 2 9
Mar 33 2 5
Apr 45 3 1
May 56 3 0
Jun 66 3 0
Jul 70 3 0
Aug 68 3 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 39 3 2
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding21
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Township, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Township, MI

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St Mary's School
9 miles, SW
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Fairhaven Sda School
11 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Forest Township, MI

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Kettering University
15 miles, SW
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Oakland University
38 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Township, MI

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McLaren Lapeer Region
13 miles, SE
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Hurley Medical Center
14 miles, SW
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McLaren Flint
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Forest Township, MI

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