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Forest Knolls, BC

British Columbia · Vancouver Metro

Forest Knolls is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 979. Residents earn $76,768 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
979 Population 10/sq mi density
$76,768 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 220 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$76,768 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $76,768
2% higher than US avg
Home Value $560,468
99% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,072
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.1%
14% higher than US avg

How Forest Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population979
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,768
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty14.1%
Commute25 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units392
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Forest Knolls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forest Knolls receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Forest Knolls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forest Knolls is $76,768, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forest Knolls is $560,468, making it a premium housing market at 99% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Forest Knolls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches.

Forest Knolls has a population of 979 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (93.4%), with 4.5% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.8% of residents.

Population

979
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
99.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Forest Knolls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.8%
12% above US avg
Spanish 1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages 10.8%

Social Characteristics

Forest Knolls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forest Knolls is $76,768, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $901, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 30 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 22.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Forest Knolls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$76,768
2% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,858
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.1%
14% above US avg
Establishments (County)30

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Knolls is $560,468, 99% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,072 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 392 total housing units in the city. 27.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$560,468
99% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,072
8% below US avg
Rent Burden27.8%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units392

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Forest Knolls receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Forest Knolls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Forest Knolls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates49.1500°N, 122.5833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 46 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 92 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 148 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 62 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 76 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 62 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 46 km
Feb 22, 1996 31 km NNE of South Pender Harbour, Canada M4.1 126 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 84 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 46 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 47 km
Dec 27, 2012 12 km E of North Saanich, Canada M4.0 74 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 80 km
Jul 1, 2009 4 km SE of Coupeville, Washington M4.0 107 km
Mar 6, 2025 14 km SW of Blyn, Washington M3.9 142 km
Mar 17, 2004 3 km SW of Clear Lake, Washington M3.8 82 km
Sep 8, 2022 7 km WNW of Lofall, Washington M3.7 146 km
Jun 16, 2017 2 km NNW of Quilcene, Washington M3.7 148 km
Dec 11, 1999 10 km NNE of Oak Bay, Canada M3.7 84 km
Feb 14, 2025 16 km SSE of Victoria, Canada M3.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 38.0 m (125 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 CHEHALIS LAKE, CHILLIWACK Meteorological 38.0 m — 55 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m — 145 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological — — 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 70 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 83 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 92 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 119 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 158 km
Meager Complex 2,680 m (8,793 ft) -410 177 km
Bridge River Cones Volcanic field 2,500 m (8,202 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COPPER LAKE (3,825 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 COPPER LAKE 3,825 87 km
2022 BRUSH CREEK 2 3,186 91 km
2022 SILESIA 2,737 81 km
2022 LITTLE CHILL 2,242 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 6.0 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
April 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 9.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 8.0 in

Forest Knolls has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 2.3% use public transit.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density10/sq mi
Total Area99.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Drive Alone79.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home22.1%

Schools in Forest Knolls

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The King's School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Forest Knolls

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CKYE-FM 93.1 "Red FM" Vancouver, BC 13 languages, multicultural AAC+ 32 kbps
SHER E PUNJAB AM 600 abbotsford, punjab AAC 96 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) — AAC+ 32 kbps
Praise 106.5 (US) christian contemporary MP3 64 kbps
CIVL-FM 103.9 University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford, BC campus radio, university radio MP3
RED FM media discussion, punjabi AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Forest Knolls

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
LYNDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM3603543675$106,058
DRAYTON HARBOR MARITIMEGENERAL MUSEUM$28,916
HILL HOUSE MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION2093696073
SEMIHMOO LIGHTHOUSE RESURRECTION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
Aldergrove Community Archives & Telephone Museum
BC Farm Museum
Canadian Museum of Flight
Cloverdale Station
Cloverdale Station
Fort Langley
Fort Langley CN Station
Haney House
Maple Ridge Museum
Mennonite Heritage Museum
Museum of Surrey
Museum of Surrey
Nature House at Red Barn
Pitt Meadows Art Gallery
Pitt Meadows Museum General Store
Pitt Meadows Museum Hoffman
PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives
Powerhouse at Stave Falls Visitor Centre
S.P.A.R.C. Museum
Surrey Archives
Surrey Archives
The General Store
White Rock Museum & Archives
White Rock Museum & Archives

Libraries in Forest Knolls

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brookswood Library0.0
CPL: City Centre Branch0.0
Dean Drysdale Library - Walnut Grove0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fleetwood Library0.0
Fort Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Aldergrove Library0.0
FVRL: City of Langley Library0.0
FVRL: Maple Ridge Public Library0.0
FVRL: Mount Lehman Library0.0
FVRL: Murrayville Library0.0
FVRL: Pitt Meadows Library0.0
FVRL: Terry Fox Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Muriel Arnason Library0.0
Norma Marion Alloway Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Port Moody Public Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
Semiahmoo Library0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Clayton Branch0.0
SL: Cloverdale Branch0.0
SL: Guildford Branch0.0
SL: Port Kells Branch0.0
White Rock Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest Knolls

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fort Langley Village Farmers' Market
Hop Loi Market and BBQ House
Lynden Farmers Market4th and Grover Street at Centennial Park06/01/2019 to 09/28/2019Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Olive The Best
Olive The Best
The Cloverdale Market
The Cloverdale Market
White Rock Farmers' Market

Cafes in Forest Knolls

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
Waffle Bar

Monuments in Forest Knolls

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Telegraph Trail
The Portage

Zoos in Forest Knolls

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aldor Acres Petting Zoo

Veterinaries in Forest Knolls

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clover Valley Veterinary Hospital
Paton & Martin Veterinary Services

Gas Stations in Forest Knolls

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Golf Courses in Forest Knolls

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belmont Golf Course

Breweries in Forest Knolls

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
3 Dogs Brewing
3 Dogs Brewing
Boardwalk Brewery
Camp Beer
Copper Kettle Wine & Beer
Dead Frog Brewery
Farm Country Brewing
Five Roads Brewing
Foamers' Folly Brewing
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Galaxie Public House
Locality Brewing
Loudmouth Brewing
Maple Meadows Brewing
Mariner Brewing
Mission Springs Brewing
Northpaw Brewing
Old Abbey Ales
Patina Brewing
Ridge Brewing
Samson Estates WineryBrewers, Wineries1861 Van Dyk Rd3609667787Visit
The Beer Shack
The Patch Brewery Laity Farms
Tinhouse Brewing
Trading Post Brewery and Tasting Room
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery
White Rock Beach Beer Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Forest Knolls

TeamLeagueDivision
Stetson Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Forest Knolls

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mt Seymour 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Grouse Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Sasquatch Mountain Resort 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Cypress Mountain 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Cell Towers in Forest Knolls

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
5690 SEMIAHMOO PARKWAY (11358)MTOWER45
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38
8976 Double Ditch Road (110278)MTOWER38

Airports Near Forest Knolls

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Abbotsford International AirportYXXMedium Airport
Bellingham International AirportBLIMedium Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Pitt Meadows Regional Airport—Medium Airport
Acme Field—Small Airport
Allan Island Airport—Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Bayview Farms Airport—Small Airport
Becker's Landing Airport—Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blanchard Mountain Landing Zone—Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport—Small Airport
Butler Field—Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Chilliwack AirportYCWSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport—Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport—Small Airport
Cutty Field—Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport—Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport—Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park—Small Airport
Eliza Island Airport—Small Airport
Floathaven Airstrip—Small Airport
Fort Langley Airport—Small Airport
Friday West Airport—Small Airport
Horse Fly Airport—Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome—Small Airport
Kendall Airstrip—Small Airport
King Airport—Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Lynden Airport—Small Airport
Meadow Mist Airport—Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark—Small Airport
Pretty Estates Resort Airport—Small Airport
Riverside Airport—Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport—Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport—Small Airport
Skagit Regional AirportMVWSmall Airport
Squamish AirportYSESmall Airport
Stuart Island AirparkSSWSmall Airport
Stuart Island West Airport—Small Airport
Waldron AirstripWDNSmall Airport
West Wind Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Forest Knolls

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bayshore Therapy & Rehabilitation
Synergy Rehab
Synergy Rehab
the Apollo Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forest Knolls

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Outdoor Chapel
The King's Community Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Knolls

What is the population of Forest Knolls?

Forest Knolls has a population of 979 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Forest Knolls expensive to live in?

The median household income is $76,768, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $560,468 (99% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Forest Knolls safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Forest Knolls receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Forest Knolls?

Forest Knolls has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

How is the job market in Forest Knolls?

The unemployment rate in Forest Knolls is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $901. There are 30 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 22.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Forest Knolls?

The median home value in Forest Knolls is $560,468. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,072. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Forest Knolls?

32.9% of adults in Forest Knolls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Forest Knolls?

The average commute in Forest Knolls is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone to work, 2.3% use public transit, and 22.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Forest Knolls?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Knolls is 93.4% White, 4.5% Asian. 87.8% of residents speak only English at home.

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