Forest Acres, SC
Living in Forest Acres
Bikeability10
Walkability7
Commute85
Public Transit9
Affordability62
Public Safety36
Airports42
Hospitals41
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation
42 y Median Age
61%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$194kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$749Median Monthly Rent+$137 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195930%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Acres
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78
Property Crime in Forest Acres
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump34%
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 Acres
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding72
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Acres, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Acres, SC
The Timmerman School
0 miles, SW
Harmony School
1 miles, W
Jubilee Academy
1 miles, NW
Covenant Classical Christian School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Acres, SC
Benedict College
3 miles, SW
Allen University
3 miles, SW
Columbia College
3 miles, W
University of South Carolina-Columbia
4 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Acres, SC
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
4 miles, N
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
4 miles, W
Prisma Health Baptist
4 miles, SW
Providence Health
5 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Forest Acres, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
11 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
72 miles, E
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
73 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
82 miles, N