Forest Home Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,794 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,932 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$643 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$919 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Antrim County
2
Michigan
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Antrim County
3
Michigan
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 33 20
Feb 1 23 21
Mar 2 13 28
Apr 2 5 42
May 3 0 53
Jun 3 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 1 47
Nov 3 11 36
Dec 2 33 25

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Schools

John R Rodger Elementary School
2 miles, SE · 1.9star
Bellaire MiddleHigh School
2 miles, SE · 3.2star
Central Lake Public Schools
6 miles, N · 1.9star
Lakeland Elementary School
9 miles, W · 4.1star

Colleges

Northwestern Michigan College
22 miles, W · 1.4star
North Central Michigan College
30 miles, NE · 1.4star
Kirtland Community College
38 miles, SE · 1.4star

Hospitals

Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
18 miles, S · 4.1star
Charlevoix Area Hospital
23 miles, N · 4.1star
Munson Medical Center
24 miles, W · 5star

Airports

Cherry Capital Airport
23 miles, SW · 1.4star