Forest Acres, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,491 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
63.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$260,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$489 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$966 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
7
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
8
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 64
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 62%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 22, SC State House District 78, SC
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Schools

Satchel Ford Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Harmony School
<1 miles, W
Brockman Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Benedict College
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Allen University
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Centura College-Columbia
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Columbia College
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Health Richland Hospital
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Prisma Health Baptist
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
Providence Health
5 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
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