What percentage of people rent in Forest, OH?
25.6% (±7.1 points) of the occupied homes in Forest, OH are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 133 renting households against 387 that own their home.
In Forest, the share of households that rent went from 29.2% in 2015–2019 to 25.6% in 2020–2024 (−3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.6% (±7.1 points)
- Renting households
- 133 (±48)
- Median renter income
- $46,250 (±$3,106)
Who rents and who owns in Forest
| Forest | Hardin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.6% (±7.1 points) | 25.3% (±2.9 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 133 (±48) | 2,968 (±362) | 1,595,287 (±11,760) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 387 (±84) | 8,756 (±359) | 3,267,904 (±16,882) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.5 (±0.8) | 2.1 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.3) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $46,250 (±$3,106) | $40,974 (±$6,105) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $66,518 (±$13,496) | $74,626 (±$5,983) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
In Forest, the renter share is not measurably different from Hardin County (25.3%).
It is also lower than in Ohio (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Hardin County, Forest ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 842 of 2,382.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Forest has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.2% (±7.6 points) | 25.6% (±7.1 points) | −3.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $673 (±$55) | $820 (±$101) | +21.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,434 (±$9,758) | $55,938 (±$17,712) | +31.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Forest
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | — | 25.6% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Patterson | 1.7 mi | 41.8% (±28.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 2.4 mi | 24.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Wyandot County) | 3.8 mi | 32.5% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Wyandot County) | 4.6 mi | 14.3% (±6.7 points) | Lower |
| Wharton | 4.7 mi | 29.1% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Hancock County) | 5.0 mi | 14.1% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Kirby | 5.0 mi | 34.8% (±24.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 5.4 mi | 17.2% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Township (Wyandot County), OH (14.3%), Delaware Township (Hancock County), OH (14.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hardin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Patterson | 41.8% (±28.4 points) |
| 5 | Buck Township | 34.9% (±14.0 points) |
| 6 | Cessna Township | 28.7% (±19.8 points) |
| 7 | Kenton | 27.5% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 | Alger | 26.9% (±11.4 points) |
| 9 | Mount Victory | 26.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 10 | Forest | 25.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 11 | Dunkirk | 25.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Hardin County) | 24.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 13 | Pleasant Township (Hardin County) | 22.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 14 | Dudley Township | 21.0% (±15.7 points) |
| 15 | Marion Township (Hardin County) | 18.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 16 | Blanchard Township (Hardin County) | 17.2% (±6.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Hardin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest
How many renters are there in Forest?
Forest has an estimated 133 (±48) renting households, 25.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Forest?
In Forest, the share of households that rent went from 29.2% in 2015–2019 to 25.6% in 2020–2024 (−3.6 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Forest?
A renting household in Forest has 2.5 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Forest?
The median renting household in Forest, OH has an income of $46,250 (±$3,106) a year, against $66,518 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Forest village, Ohio (place:27636, in state:39).
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The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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