In Forest, Wisconsin, the median home price is $225,322, compared with the Wisconsin median of $341,306; median household income is $61,071; the population is 9,369; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 107.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Forest at a glance
Population
9,369
Median Household Income
$61,071
Typical Home Value
$225,322
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
107.2
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Forest
Forest has a population of 9,369. The median home value is $225,322, 34% below the Wisconsin median. Median household income is $61,071 (21% below the Wisconsin median). The most populated towns are Crandon, Laona, and Lincoln.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Forest
15 towns, by population.
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Forest at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Forest?
- Forest has a population of 9,369 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Forest?
- The median home value in Forest is $225,322. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Forest?
- Median household income in Forest is $61,071 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Forest in?
- Forest is in Wisconsin.
- How many towns are in Forest?
- Forest contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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