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Forest Acres, SC
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Forest Acres, SC
At a Glance
How Forest Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest Acres a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Acres residents earn a median household income of $76,417 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,930. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,736 business establishments, including 920 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Acres is $260,500 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,703. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Forest Acres reports 620 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,172/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
63.1% of adults in Forest Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Acres has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.