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Forest

New York · Buffalo · 12,478 residents · 1.235 sq mi
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The short version

Forest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $208,843. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Forest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,478
Population density
10,104 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,913
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,729
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,843
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,227
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.9%
66.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(6,800)
Black21.2%(2,645)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,021)
Asian2.7%(333)
Other5.4%(679)
Diversity Score78.5%(9,798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(6,800)
Black21.2%(2,645)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(2,021)
Asian2.7%(333)
Other5.4%(679)
Diversity Score78.5%(9,798)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
8.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 13,180
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Pop 13,205
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Pop 12,210
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Income$59,984−2%
Home value$543,431+160%
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FOREST VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest, Buffalo, New York?

Forest, Buffalo, New York has about 12,478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest, Buffalo, New York?

The typical household in Forest, Buffalo, New York earns about $60,913 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest, Buffalo, New York expensive?

In Forest, Buffalo, New York, the median home is worth about $208,843, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Forest, Buffalo, New York?

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forest, Buffalo, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest, Buffalo, New York?

About 27.0% of people in Forest, Buffalo, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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