Forest, VA

Living in Forest

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 23
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 53
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Schools 99
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Residents

11k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$76k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office28%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$906 Median Monthly Rent +$449 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest

United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Bedford County11

Property Crime in Forest

United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Bedford County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 4
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 3 0
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest

Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest, VA

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Tree of Life Academy
3 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest, VA

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Liberty University
5 miles, E
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Randolph College
7 miles, NE
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Sweet Briar College
17 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest, VA

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Centra
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Forest, VA

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