Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
Living in Oak Forest
Bikeability
30
Walkability
21
Commute
31
Public Transit
45
Affordability
100
Public Safety
54
Airports
76
Hospitals
52
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
26k
Population
+2.7k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black50%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
+$5.2k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$111k
Median Home Value
+$610 (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$814
Median Monthly Rent
+$151 (2010–19)
40%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Forest
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Mecklenburg County26
Property Crime in Oak Forest
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Mecklenburg County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Forest
Inland Flooding57
Tornado16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
Our Lady of the Assumption School
1 miles, SW
Intellicor International Academy
1 miles, SW
Hickory Grove Christian School
2 miles, SE
Northside Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
4 miles, N
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte
6 miles, W
Queens University of Charlotte
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
Atrium Health University City
5 miles, N
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
6 miles, E
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Oak Forest, Charlotte, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
12 miles, W
Piedmont Triad International Airport
75 miles, NE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
87 miles, W
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
93 miles, S