The Town FilesForestville, Ohio
Community in Hamilton County · population 10,615 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $316,800
- Household income
- $98,115
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 46.4
Forestville is a community of 10,615 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $316,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Forestville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Forestville is worth $316,800, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $98,115, which is more affordable than 21% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,613 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Forestville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $316,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,613 | $914 |
| Median household income | $98,115 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Forestville
| People | Forestville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Forestville
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forestville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 23, 1968 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 291 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2015.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Forestville itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Forestville
- Cherry Grove, OH1.2 mi · 4,419 people · home $291,100
- Fruit Hill, OH1.5 mi · 3,748 people · home $271,300
- Sherwood, OH1.6 mi · 3,633 people · home $301,200
- Salem Heights, OH2.4 mi · 3,862 people · home $245,200
- Dry Run, OH2.5 mi · 7,672 people · home $472,200
- Mount Carmel, OH3.1 mi · 4,828 people · home $226,100
- Withamsville, OH3.2 mi · 7,357 people · home $229,400
- Turpin Hills, OH3.3 mi · 5,162 people · home $444,300
Forestville questions
Is Forestville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Forestville scores better for retirees than 73% of Ohio towns and quieter than 10%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.4).
How much does a house cost in Forestville?
The median owner-occupied home in Forestville is valued at $316,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,115, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,613 a month.
What is the weather like in Forestville?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.5 inches of snow.
Does Forestville get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forestville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 23, 1968. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)