Living in Forest Oaks, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Oaks has 4,293 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $107,604 (49% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $349,300.
Forest Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 4,293
- Median age
- 48.4State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $107,604State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $349,300State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Forest Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Forest Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Oaks the median home value is $349,300, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,842 a month in housing costs.
Forest Oaks median household income
The median household income in Forest Oaks is $107,604 and the income per person is $44,057. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Forest Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,703
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.64
Forest Oaks demographics
- Population
- 4,293
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 1,624
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Oaks ›
Education in Forest Oaks
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Forest Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Forest Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oaks | 4,293 | $107,604 | $349,300 | — |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,060 | $88,204 | $223,500 | $1,416 |
| Sedalia | 772 | $69,712 | $206,500 | — |
| McLeansville | 688 | $27,161 | $207,400 | — |
| Greensboro | 301,198 | $61,515 | $244,800 | $1,172 |
| Whitsett | 569 | $83,393 | $213,000 | $1,167 |
| Liberty | 2,682 | $39,663 | $194,500 | $742 |
| Gibsonville | 9,467 | $95,861 | $298,000 | $1,034 |
| Jamestown | 3,708 | $104,844 | $326,800 | $1,153 |
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What is the median household income in Forest Oaks, NC?
The median household income in Forest Oaks is $107,604, 49% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Oaks?
The median home value in Forest Oaks is $349,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Forest Oaks, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Forest Oaks?
The median age in Forest Oaks is 48.4 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Forest Oaks?
The average commute to work in Forest Oaks is 22 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Forest Oaks is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Oaks?
46.1% of adults in Forest Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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