Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability33
Walkability33
Commute97
Public Transit28
Affordability89
Public Safety41
Airports41
Hospitals41
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation-214 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
54%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black29%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$249kMedian Home Value+$1.5k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$638Median Monthly Rent+$151 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump30%
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 Hills
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Bethel Learning Center
1 miles, S
St Martin De Porres School
1 miles, W
Center for Learning Inc
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Allen University
1 miles, W
Benedict College
1 miles, W
University of South Carolina-Columbia
2 miles, SW
Columbia College
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Prisma Health Baptist
2 miles, W
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
2 miles, NW
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
5 miles, N
Lexington Medical Center
6 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills, Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
8 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
71 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
74 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
83 miles, N