How long do people stay in their homes in Forest, OH?
14.2% (±6.7 points) of households in Forest, OH moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 14.2% (±6.7 points)
- Since before 2000
- 28.0%
When households in Forest moved in
| Moved in | Forest | Hardin County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 4.2% (±4.0 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 10.0% (±5.4 points) | 19.7% | 18.7% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 45.2% (±9.4 points) | 35.8% | 38.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 12.5% (±5.0 points) | 17.7% | 16.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 16.3% (±6.5 points) | 11.4% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 11.7% (±4.9 points) | 13.1% | 11.7% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Forest, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Hardin County (22.0%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (22.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Forest
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | — | 14.2% (±6.7 points) | — |
| Patterson | 1.7 mi | 14.5% (±45.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 2.4 mi | 20.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wyandot County) | 3.8 mi | 25.1% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Wyandot County) | 4.6 mi | 4.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Wharton | 4.7 mi | 6.0% (±4.5 points) | Lower |
| Delaware Township (Hancock County) | 5.0 mi | 11.8% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirby | 5.0 mi | 6.5% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 5.4 mi | 16.0% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Township (Wyandot County), OH (4.0%), Wharton, OH (6.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alger | 19.0% (±10.8 points) |
| 10 | Buck Township | 17.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 11 | Dudley Township | 16.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 12 | Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 16.0% (±6.8 points) |
| 13 | Dunkirk | 15.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Patterson | 14.5% (±45.6 points) |
| 15 | Forest | 14.2% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 | Washington Township (Hardin County) | 14.0% (±17.1 points) |
| 17 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 13.4% (±6.1 points) |
| 18 | Mount Victory | 12.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 19 | Lynn Township | 10.9% (±12.5 points) |
| 20 | Hale Township | 9.0% (±4.6 points) |
| 21 (tie) | McGuffey | 8.8% (±6.5 points) |
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 often do people move in Forest?
14.2% of households in Forest, OH moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Forest have?
28.0% of households in Forest have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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