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Forestbrook, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
Forestbrook, SC
At a Glance
How Forestbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forestbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forestbrook a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forestbrook residents earn a median household income of $77,791 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,877. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,484 business establishments, including 1,398 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forestbrook is $298,800 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,683. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 22.1% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Forestbrook reports 1,428 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 276% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 15,954/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Forestbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forestbrook has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.