Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Forest a good place to live?
Old Forest is a good place to live. Old Forest is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Old Forest is a suburban neighborhood. Old Forest has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.4 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $46,905 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 29.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Old Forest are renters, with 65.1% of residents renting and 34.9% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Old Forest can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Old Forest neighborhood guide.
Is Old Forest, MI a safe neighborhood?
Old Forest, MI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Old Forest?
The median home price in Old Forest is $109,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $22,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.84%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $580 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $25K a year to afford the median home price in Old Forest. The average household income in Old Forest is $47K.
What are the best public schools in Old Forest?
The best public schools that serve Old Forest are:
- J.W. Sexton High School has a C Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
- Riddle Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
- Willow School has a C- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the best private schools in Old Forest?
The best private schools that serve Old Forest are:
- Montessori Childrens House has a student teacher ratio of 19:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Old Forest, Lansing, MI?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Old Forest, Lansing, MI?
The most popular neighborhoods near Old Forest, Lansing, MI are Knollwood Willow, Old Town, Hull Court Park, Downtown Lansing and Westside.
Are home prices dropping in Old Forest?
Yes, home prices in Old Forest are down 4% in the last 12 months.
