How long is the commute from Forest, OH?
Workers who live in Forest, OH take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
92.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 92.6% (±5.1 points) | 81.4% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Forest, the average commute is not measurably different from Hardin County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hardin County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hardin County, Forest ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1635 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest
| Vehicles available | Forest | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±10.0 points) | 26.1% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±8.4 points) | 35.9% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±7.3 points) | 31.4% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Forest, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hardin County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (7.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest
| Forest | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.6 points) | 93.1% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±3.3 points) | 85.7% (±1.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hardin County (85.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | — | 22.4 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Patterson | 1.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 2.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wyandot County) | 3.8 mi | 36.4 minutes (±22.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Wyandot County) | 4.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wharton | 4.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Hancock County) | 5.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kirby | 5.0 mi | 63.3 minutes (±45.7) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 5.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blanchard Township (Hardin County), OH (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ridgeway | 24.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Cessna Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Mount Victory | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Patterson | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 23.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Forest | 22.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Kenton | 22.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Pleasant Township (Hardin County) | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 19 | Buck Township | 22.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 | Liberty Township (Hardin County) | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | McGuffey | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 22 | Ada | 20.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Hardin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest
How long is the average commute in Forest?
Workers who live in Forest, OH take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest without a car?
1.3% of households in Forest have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest?
2.9% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Forest worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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