Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability45
Walkability43
Commute67
Public Transit51
Affordability95
Public Safety16
Airports39
Hospitals41
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools24
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
52kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black13%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$6k (2010–19)
77%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value-$7.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$670Median Monthly Rent+$11 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Park
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65
Property Crime in Forest Park
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 26 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Trinity Nursery and Kindergarten
0 miles, NW
St Michaels Academy
1 miles, NE
Springfield Commonwealth Academy
2 miles, NW
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Mercy Medical Ctr
3 miles, NW
Shriners' Hospital for Children (The)
3 miles, NW
Baystate Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Holyoke Medical Center
9 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, Springfield, MA
Bradley International Airport
12 miles, SW
Worcester Regional Airport
37 miles, E
Tweed-New Haven Airport
59 miles, S
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
63 miles, SE