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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        C minus
      4. Nightlife
        A+
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        C+
      8. Weather
        C
      9. Cost of Living
        C minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        A+
      Forest Home is a with a population of 923. Forest Home is in Tompkins County and is one of the best places to live in New York. Living in Forest Home offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Forest Home there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Forest Home and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Forest Home are highly rated.
      Population
      923
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $582,500
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,348
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Urban Suburban Mix
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        76%
      • Own
        24%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        21%
      • 10-17 years
        2%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        28%
      • 35-44 years
        16%
      • 45-54 years
        5%
      • 55-64 years
        11%
      • 65+ years
        10%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        62%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        25%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        8%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        2%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Working in Forest Home

      Jobs
      C+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $62,425
      National
      $69,021
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