North Carolina · Metropolitan Area
Forest Oaks is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 4,095. Residents earn $108,250 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forest Oaks receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Forest Oaks stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Forest Oaks is $108,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Forest Oaks among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Forest Oaks is $294,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,732 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Forest Oaks enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,250 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,265 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $994 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,662 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,042 |
| County GDP | $5,991M |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Healthcare | 214 |
| Retail | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 282 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |
| Census Median | $294,400 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $412,500 |
| Median List Price | $412,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $169 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,732 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,417 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,479/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 214 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9885°N, 79.7080°W |
| County FIPS | 37151 |
Winner: Republican by 57.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 853/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 214 |
| Restaurants | 232 |
| Retail Stores | 380 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.3% |