River Forest, Lansing, MI
Living in River Forest
Bikeability10
Walkability11
Commute78
Public Transit19
Affordability76
Public Safety37
Airports15
Hospitals78
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+393 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black9%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent-$91 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in River Forest
United States45
Michigan58
Lansing Metro Area53
Ingham County61
Property Crime in River Forest
United States48
Michigan43
Lansing Metro Area39
Ingham County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 14 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 11 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in River Forest
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding50
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near River Forest, Lansing, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near River Forest, Lansing, MI
St Gerard School
1 miles, SW
Emanuel Lutheran School
2 miles, SE
Montessori Childrens House
2 miles, S
New Covenant Christian School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near River Forest, Lansing, MI
Great Lakes Christian College
2 miles, W
Michigan State University
6 miles, E
Olivet College
28 miles, SW
Albion College
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near River Forest, Lansing, MI
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
3 miles, SE
McLaren Greater Lansing
4 miles, SE
Cedar Creek Hospital
16 miles, N
Sparrow Clinton Hospital
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near River Forest, Lansing, MI
Capital Region International Airport
1 miles, N
Bishop International Airport
45 miles, E
Gerald R Ford International Airport
48 miles, W
MBS International Airport
59 miles, NE