Living in Forestbrook, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forestbrook · Census data 2020–2024
Forestbrook has 7,479 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $81,286 (17% higher than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $335,800, the median rent is $814/month.
Forestbrook at a glance
- Population
- 7,479
- Median age
- 50.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,286State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $335,800State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $814/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Forestbrook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Forestbrook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forestbrook the median home value is $335,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,405 a month in housing costs.
Forestbrook median household income
The median household income in Forestbrook is $81,286 and the income per person is $41,719. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Forestbrook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,279
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.51
Forestbrook demographics
- Population
- 7,479
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 2,978
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forestbrook ›
Education in Forestbrook
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Forestbrook have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forestbrook
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Forestbrook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestbrook | 7,479 | $81,286 | $335,800 | $814 |
| Socastee | 23,796 | $62,257 | $234,200 | $1,246 |
| Carolina Forest | 26,263 | $74,436 | $336,800 | $1,668 |
| Red Hill | 15,920 | $68,250 | $249,500 | $1,179 |
| Myrtle Beach | 38,371 | $60,394 | $388,800 | $1,261 |
| Surfside Beach | 4,270 | $70,106 | $450,100 | $1,274 |
| Conway | 27,263 | $56,650 | $260,900 | $866 |
| Garden City | 11,591 | $47,249 | $217,400 | $1,472 |
| Homewood | 2,708 | $64,659 | — | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Forestbrook, SC?
The median household income in Forestbrook is $81,286, 17% 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 Forestbrook?
The median home value in Forestbrook is $335,800, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Forestbrook?
The median gross rent in Forestbrook is $814 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Forestbrook, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the South Carolina median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Forestbrook?
The median age in Forestbrook is 50.5 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Forestbrook?
The average commute to work in Forestbrook is 25 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forestbrook?
The unemployment rate in Forestbrook is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forestbrook?
30.3% of adults in Forestbrook 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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