Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
Living in Forest Ridge
Bikeability62
Walkability41
Commute92
Public Transit61
Affordability66
Public Safety27
Airports27
Hospitals14
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+177 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
-College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K21%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$243kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$436Median Monthly Rent-$636 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached76%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Utility gas47%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Ridge
United States45
Florida50
Gainesville Metro Area71
Alachua County68
Property Crime in Forest Ridge
United States48
Florida57
Gainesville Metro Area59
Alachua County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 63 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Ridge
Inland Flooding52
Tornado16
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
ZL Sung Sda School
1 miles, N
Flowers Montessori
1 miles, NW
Cornerstone Academy
2 miles, W
St Patrick Interparish School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
University of Florida-Online
2 miles, S
University of Florida
2 miles, S
Rasmussen College-Florida
38 miles, S
Trinity Baptist College
55 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
Uf Health Shands Hospital
2 miles, S
North Florida Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Regional General Hospital Williston
21 miles, S
Shands Starke Regional Medical Center
24 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Forest Ridge, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Regional Airport
5 miles, E
Jacksonville International Airport
69 miles, NE
Daytona Beach International Airport
85 miles, SE
Orlando Sanford International Airport
91 miles, SE