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Is Forestville, OH expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7842% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$105,817about $8,818/month · 22% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$316,8005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,360 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Ohio. It is number 246 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Forestville
$1,784
Bedford Heights
$1,224
Montgomery
$1,775
Van Wert
$955
Ironton
$1,452
New Albany
$2,196
Celina
$430

How much do households earn in Forestville?

Under $25k
14.9%
$25k–50k
13.2%
$50k–100k
29.9%
$100k–150k
23.2%
$150k+
16.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 39.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Forestville

SizeForestvilleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,408$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,736$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,629$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Forestville overall?

Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
73
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
96
Other services
99
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Forestville, so the Ohio figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Forestville

🏛️ Property tax$5,686a year · 1.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Forestville

Commute to work23.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forestville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $414 a month less.

Renting
$1,784
Owning
$2,198

Owning assumes a typical $316,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Forestville, OH?

Renting in Forestville costs a median of about $1,784 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.

How much do I need to make to live in Forestville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,360 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Forestville cheap or expensive?

Forestville is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $105,817. It ranks 246th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Forestville?

The median homeowner in Forestville pays $5,686 a year in property taxes, about 1.79% of the median home value.

Is Forestville more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Forestville?

The median home value in Forestville is $316,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

10,831 people live in Forestville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.