Housing in Forest, OH
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$123,969
Forest vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Forest is highlighted.
Median Home Value
24th%ilemost expensive$106,800show rank
Median Rent
23rd%ilemost expensive rent$749show rank
Rent Burden
57th%ilehighest rent burden19.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$106,800
Median Rent
$749
Total Housing Units
634
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Owner Occupied
75.3%
Renter Occupied
24.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,077
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$684
Housing Types
Single Family87.2%
Multi-Family4.6%
Mobile Home8.2%
The median home value in Forest, OH is $106,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Forest is $123,969. The median rent is $749 per month (Census ACS). About 75.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 634 total housing units.