Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability
45
Walkability
43
Commute
67
Public Transit
51
Affordability
95
Public Safety
16
Airports
39
Hospitals
41
Colleges
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
24
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Trinity Nursery and Kindergarten
0 miles, NW
St Michaels Academy
1 miles, NE
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
2 miles, NW
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Springfield College
2 miles, N
Bay Path University
2 miles, SW
American International College
2 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, NW
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
3 miles, NW
Baystate Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Holyoke Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Bradley International Airport
12 miles, SW
Worcester Regional Airport
37 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
59 miles, S
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
63 miles, SE