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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Park a good place to live?
Forest Park is a good place to live. Forest Park is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Forest Park is a suburban neighborhood. Forest Park has 14 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $86,259 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 40.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Forest Park are home owners, with 22% of residents renting and 78% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Forest Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Forest Park neighborhood guide.
Is Forest Park, IN a safe neighborhood?
Forest Park, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest Park?
The median home price in Forest Park is $649,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $130,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.52%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,290 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $141K a year to afford the median home price in Forest Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Forest Park is $86K.
What are the best public schools in Forest Park?
The best public schools that serve Forest Park are:
- R Nelson Snider High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- North Side High School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Forest Park Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the best private schools in Forest Park?
The best private schools that serve Forest Park are:
- Concordia Lutheran High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Holy Cross Lutheran School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
- St Jude Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the most popular zip codes in Forest Park, Fort Wayne, IN?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Forest Park, Fort Wayne, IN?
The most popular neighborhoods near Forest Park, Fort Wayne, IN are Northside, North Anthony, Downtown Fort Wayne, Bloomingdale and East Central.