Forest, Buffalo, NY
Living in Forest
Bikeability
82
Walkability
88
Commute
78
Public Transit
77
Affordability
100
Public Safety
31
Airports
28
Hospitals
16
Colleges
57
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
51
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
20k
Population
-1.7k (2010–19)
31 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black20%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation11%
Walked8%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$163k
Median Home Value
+$51k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$636
Median Monthly Rent
+$174 (2010–19)
33%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units43%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19791%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier80%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas91%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest
United States45
New York39
Buffalo Metro Area47
Erie County48
Property Crime in Forest
United States48
New York28
Buffalo Metro Area48
Erie County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(30%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 23 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 16 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 13 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding34
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest, Buffalo, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Seminary
1 miles, SE
Nardin Academy
1 miles, SE
Canisius High School
1 miles, SE
Catholic Academy West Buffalo
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest, Buffalo, NY
SUNY Buffalo State
0 miles, NE
Medaille College
1 miles, E
Canisius College
2 miles, E
D'Youville College
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
0 miles, E
Brylin Hosp
1 miles, SE
Sisters of Charity Hospital
2 miles, E
Kaleida Health
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Forest, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
8 miles, E
Niagara Falls International Airport
13 miles, N
Greater Rochester International Airport
63 miles, E
Erie International Airport-Tom Ridge Field
88 miles, SW