Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

Living in Forest Park

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 4
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 25
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Schools 21
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Residents

8.4k Population +599 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black65%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$513 Median Monthly Rent +$149 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas41%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Park

United States45
South Carolina43
Spartanburg Metro Area43
Spartanburg County43

Property Crime in Forest Park

United States48
South Carolina52
Spartanburg Metro Area45
Spartanburg County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 4 1
Feb 44 4 1
Mar 51 5 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 68 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 61 4 0
Nov 51 4 0
Dec 43 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Park

Inland Flooding39
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

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Montessori Academy
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

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Converse College
2 miles, N
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Wofford College
2 miles, N
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Limestone College
18 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

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Pelham Medical Center
17 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Forest Park, Spartanburg, SC

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