Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Living in Forest Park
Bikeability47
Walkability59
Commute83
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports66
Hospitals57
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.5kPopulation+199 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black52%
Caucasian14%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income-$3.6k (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$53kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$456Median Monthly Rent-$42 (2010–19)
36%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K39%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas3%
Utility gas27%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Park
United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6
Property Crime in Forest Park
United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park
Inland Flooding44
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Salem Academy
2 miles, NW
Salem Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Berean Christian School
3 miles, SE
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem State University
1 miles, NW
Salem College
2 miles, NW
Piedmont International University
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
4 miles, W
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
5 miles, W
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
5 miles, W
Old Vineyard Youth Services
6 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Park, Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
15 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
72 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
81 miles, E