Forest Acres, SC

Living in Forest Acres

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 7
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 36
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 2
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Schools 60
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Residents

10k Population
42  y Median Age
61% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$749 Median Monthly Rent +$137 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Acres

United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78

Property Crime in Forest Acres

United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 48 4 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 71 3 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 80 5 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 55 3 0
Dec 47 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Acres

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding72
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Acres, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Acres, SC

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The Timmerman School
0 miles, SW
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Harmony School
1 miles, W
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Jubilee Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Acres, SC

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Benedict College
3 miles, SW
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Allen University
3 miles, SW
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Columbia College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Acres, SC

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Prisma Health Baptist
4 miles, SW
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Providence Health
5 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Forest Acres, SC

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