Forest Park, Springfield, MA

Living in Forest Park

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 43
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 16
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 87
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Schools 24
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Residents

52k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated -4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black13%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value -$7.7k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$670 Median Monthly Rent +$11 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Park

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Forest Park

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 4 15
Feb 26 3 11
Mar 34 4 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 40 4 3
Dec 29 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA

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St Michaels Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Park, Springfield, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Park, Springfield, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Forest Park, Springfield, MA

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