At a Glance
Median Income
$108,250
$43,265 per capita
Home Value
$294,400
Zillow: $307,857
Median Rent
$1,732/mo
43.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
9.7% smoking rate
How Forest Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Oaks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Oaks residents earn a median household income of $108,250 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,042 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Oaks is $294,400 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,857. Median rent is $1,732/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
46.7% of adults in Forest Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Oaks has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,095
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,250
Per Capita$43,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$5,991M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,400
Rent$1,732
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$307,857
Housing Units1,576
Rent Burden43.6%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation774 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed190 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Oaks was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 190 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.