Living in Forest Acres, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Acres · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Acres has 10,530 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $78,306 (13% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $279,300, the median rent is $1,263/month.
Forest Acres at a glance
- Population
- 10,530
- Median age
- 41.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $78,306State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $279,300State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,263/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Forest Acres a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Forest Acres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Acres the median home value is $279,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,263 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,590 a month in housing costs.
Forest Acres median household income
The median household income in Forest Acres is $78,306 and the income per person is $53,339. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Forest Acres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,465
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.11
Forest Acres demographics
- Population
- 10,530
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 4,972
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Acres ›
Education in Forest Acres
62% of adults 25 and older in Forest Acres have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Acres
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Forest Acres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Acres | 10,530 | $78,306 | $279,300 | $1,263 |
| Arcadia Lakes | 901 | $103,250 | $351,000 | — |
| Woodfield | 9,465 | $45,526 | $150,800 | $1,169 |
| Dentsville | 15,209 | $45,473 | $163,700 | $1,250 |
| Columbia | 139,643 | $55,529 | $264,300 | $1,204 |
| Arthurtown | 3,272 | $21,046 | $120,100 | $830 |
| Capitol View | 4,374 | $46,645 | $187,600 | $1,181 |
| Olympia | 935 | $29,663 | — | — |
| Cayce | 13,741 | $62,045 | $166,800 | $1,360 |
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What is the median household income in Forest Acres, SC?
The median household income in Forest Acres is $78,306, 13% higher than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Acres?
The median home value in Forest Acres is $279,300, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Forest Acres?
The median gross rent in Forest Acres is $1,263 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Forest Acres, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Forest Acres?
The median age in Forest Acres is 41.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Forest Acres?
The average commute to work in Forest Acres is 20 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Acres?
The unemployment rate in Forest Acres is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Acres?
62% of adults in Forest Acres 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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