Forest Heights, Baton Rouge Metro Area Metro Area, LA

Living in Forest Heights

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 11
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 29
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 48
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Schools 53
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Residents

28k Population -696 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black68%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$516 Median Monthly Rent -$49 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197934%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity65%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Heights

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Forest Heights

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 6 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 60 4 0
Dec 53 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Heights

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding48
Tornado27
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Seaside Health System
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Airports

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