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IN area data

Forest, IN

Forest, IN.

Population: 600 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$227,672
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+111.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$227,672
House Price Index
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+3.9%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Glenndale Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grissom Air Reserve Base (GUS) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Median annual property tax
$582
Households with broadband internet
15.3%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,903
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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