Forestburgh, New York

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Population in 2010: 819.
Population change since 2000: -1.7%
 
Males: 408  (49.8%)
Females: 411  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

49.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12777.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $96,748 (it was $56,125 in 2000)
Forestburgh:

$96,748
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $61,815 (it was $26,864 in 2000)

Forestburgh town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $410,984 (it was $135,200 in 2000)
Forestburgh:

$410,984
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,318; detached houses: $296,292; townhouses or other attached units: $279,664; in 2-unit structures: $506,859; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $161,643; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $372,499; mobile homes: $81,693
March 2022 cost of living index in Forestburgh: 103.7 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Forestburgh, NY (2010)
    • 71987.8%White alone
    • 364.4%Hispanic
    • 354.3%Black alone
    • 101.2%Two or more races
    • 70.9%Asian alone
    • 70.9%Other race alone
    • 30.4%American Indian alone
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Forestburgh detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of New York and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Forestburgh, New York as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Forestburgh is 819 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: Irish (26.2%), German (23.8%), Italian (16.0%), English (10.1%), Polish (5.3%), United States (4.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 55.2 square miles.

Population density: 15 people per square mile   (very low).

48 residents are foreign born (3.2% Europe, 1.2% Latin America, 0.7% Africa, 0.6% Asia).

This town:

5.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Forestburgh town:

1.5% ($2,094)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ramapo, NY (44.7 miles , pop. 108,905).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (63.5 miles , pop. 273,546).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (66.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Fowlerville, NY (1.6 miles ),
Thompson, NY (2.5 miles ),
Monticello, NY (2.5 miles ),
Rock Hill, NY (2.7 miles ),
Lumberland, NY (2.7 miles ),
Smallwood, NY (2.9 miles ),
Deerpark, NY (3.1 miles ),
Otisville, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.56 N, Longitude: 74.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Distribution of median household income in Forestburgh, NY in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 4 buildings, average cost: $483,800
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $227,500
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $694,000
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $249,800
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $422,700
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $326,300
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $326,300
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $213,300
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $186,700
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $285,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $366,700
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $177,900
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $177,900
  • 2004: 16 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,400
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,100
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $162,400
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $163,800
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $176,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Forestburgh, NY residents
Average permit cost in Forestburgh, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Forestburgh, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Public administration (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Utilities (5.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.2%)
  • Educational services (16.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.9%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Forestburgh, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Top executives (6.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Top executives (8.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Therapists (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)

Average climate in Forestburgh, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Forestburgh, New York average temperatures Forestburgh, New York average precipitation Forestburgh, New York humidity Forestburgh, New York wind speed Forestburgh, New York snowfall Forestburgh, New York sunshine Forestburgh, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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Pb
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2008 was 0.0178. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0178
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Forestburgh-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/14/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 18.6 miles away from the Forestburgh town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 24.4 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused $1 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Forestburgh-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 166.4 miles away from Forestburgh center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 305.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 210.4 miles away from Forestburgh center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 208.5 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.9 miles away from Forestburgh center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sullivan County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Forestburgh:

  • CATSKILL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; MONTICELLO, NY)
  • HOSPICE OF SULLIVAN COUNTY INC (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MONTICELLO, NY)
  • BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; PORT JERVIS, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forestburgh:

  • Orange County Community College (about 18 miles; Middletown, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,742)
  • Sussex County Community College (about 35 miles; Newton, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,402)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 35 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
  • Ulster County Community College (about 37 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • Mount Saint Mary College (about 37 miles; Newburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 2,166)
  • United States Military Academy (about 41 miles; West Point, NY; FT enrollment: 5,651)
  • Marist College (about 42 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Forestburgh: Camp Forestburg (A), Forestburgh Fire Company 1 (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Forestburgh: Saint Thomas Aquinas Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Thomas Cemetery (1), Forestburg Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Lees Pond (A), McAuleys Lake (B), Panther Pond (C), Ruddick Pond (D), Schillings Lake (E), Trout Lake (F), Trout Pond (G), Wickman Millpond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bush Kill (A), Eden Brook (B), Black Brook (C), Turner Brook (D), Mullet Brook (E), Long Falls Brook (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Sullivan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Forestburgh and their reported violations in the past:

FORESTBURGH SCOUT RESERVATION (Population served: 400, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 9 routine major monitoring violations
FORESTBURGH NUTRITION SITE (Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 6 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
JOHNNIES (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In MAY-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (MAY-05-2005), St Compliance achieved (NOV-28-2005)
FORESTBURGH PLAYHOUSE (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
FORESTBURGH COUNTRY STORE (Address: 43 Lena Road , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 10 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

7.0%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.9%
Whole state:

7.4%
7 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
6 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Forestburgh:

Marital status in Forestburgh, NY
  • Never married: 20.0%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Forestburgh:

  • High school or higher: 87.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.4
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Forestburgh, NY (based on Sullivan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic15,35221
Other9,81731
Mainline Protestant4,94744
Evangelical Protestant1,39918
Orthodox602
None45,972-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 31
Here:

4.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Sullivan County:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 17
Sullivan County:

2.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 43
Sullivan County:

5.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Sullivan County:

10.99 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.4%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.1%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.4%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Forestburgh:

  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSNR (620 AM; 20 kW; JERSEY CITY, NJ)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WWJZ (640 AM; 50 kW; MOUNT HOLLY, NJ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVNJ (1160 AM; 20 kW; OAKLAND, NJ; Owner: UNIVERSAL B/CASTING OF NEW YORK,INC.)
  • WELV (1370 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Forestburgh:

  • WSUL (98.3 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: REYNOLDS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WOSR (91.7 FM; MIDDLETOWN, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZAD (97.3 FM; WURTSBORO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJUX (99.7 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: MONTICELLO MOUNTAIN TOP BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WXHD (90.1 FM; MOUNT HOPE, NY; Owner: AURICLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRPJ (88.9 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • W233AH (94.5 FM; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WTSX (96.7 FM; PORT JERVIS, NY; Owner: PORT JERVIS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPDA (106.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJFF (90.5 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: RADIO CATSKILL)
  • WGWR (88.1 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WVOS-FM (95.9 FM; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: MOUNTAIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLJP (89.3 FM; MONROE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WDNB (102.1 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)

TV broadcast stations around Forestburgh:

  • W27AL (Channel 27; MONTICELLO, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • W30AZ (Channel 30; LIBERTY, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • WFME-TV (Channel 66; WEST MILFORD, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • W51BN (Channel 51; WHITE LAKE, NY; Owner: JOHN MESTER INCOME FAMILY TRUST)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 19.7mTotal length
  • $9,437,000Total costs
  • 4,951Total average daily traffic
  • 317Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,148Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Forestburgh, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 51960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Forestburgh, NY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • CSSUL-07, Plank Road Section A (Lat: 41.512500 Lon: -74.754167), Type: Upole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQHK264,
    Assigned Frequencies: 855.212 MHz, 855.462 MHz, 855.712 MHz, 855.737 MHz, 856.212 MHz, 856.262 MHz, 856.437 MHz, 856.737 MHz, 856.937 MHz, 857.212 MHz... (+11 more), Grant Date: 08/20/2007, Expiration Date: 08/20/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:

  • Sullivan Cell 22, 108 Griffin Rd. (Lat: 41.511667 Lon: -74.635833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQHP397,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.962 MHz, 855.212 MHz, 855.237 MHz, 855.462 MHz, 855.712 MHz, 855.737 MHz, 857.212 MHz, 858.212 MHz, 858.262 MHz, 859.262 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2007, Expiration Date: 09/25/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/14/2011, Certifier: Thomas J Cowper, Registrant: Nys Dhses Office Of Interoperable And Emergency Communications, State Office Campus Building 22, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226, Phone: (518) 322-4912, Fax: (518) 322-4975, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • FORESTBURGH, 2539 State Route 42 (Lat: 41.567722 Lon: -74.741722), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQTL497,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2024, Expiration Date: 02/27/2034, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Forestburgh)
Most common first names in Forestburgh, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John773.0 years
Frank476.2 years
Joseph378.4 years
Mary388.4 years
Charles276.5 years
Ida287.0 years
Florence287.5 years
Elizabeth293.0 years
James272.0 years
Joe289.0 years
Most common last names in Forestburgh, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gerdin289.5 years
Klein282.0 years
Allen272.0 years
Grund279.0 years
Armstead271.6 years
Cross278.5 years
Daus276.0 years
King271.1 years
Binschoff291.5 years
Galloni291.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Forestburgh, NY
  • 79.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Electricity
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Wood
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Forestburgh, NY
  • 74.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.3%Wood
  • 3.2%Utility gas


Forestburgh compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.