Forest, VA
Living in Forest
Bikeability15
Walkability23
Commute84
Public Transit7
Affordability56
Public Safety87
Airports2
Hospitals66
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black7%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office28%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$906Median Monthly Rent+$449 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas8%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest
United States45
Virginia30
Lynchburg Metro Area24
Bedford County11
Property Crime in Forest
United States48
Virginia39
Lynchburg Metro Area30
Bedford County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest, VA
Blue Ridge Montessori School
2 miles, NE
Tree of Life Academy
3 miles, SE
New Covenant Schools
4 miles, E
Bridges Treatment Center
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest, VA
Liberty University
5 miles, E
University of Lynchburg
6 miles, E
Randolph College
7 miles, NE
Sweet Briar College
17 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest, VA
Centra
7 miles, NE
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital
29 miles, N
Carilion Medical Center
38 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest, VA
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
65 miles, N
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
69 miles, NE