At a Glance
Median Income
$77,791
$40,877 per capita
Home Value
$298,800
Zillow: $318,683
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
13.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forestbrook a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.2% (72% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population7,450
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,030/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,791
Per Capita$40,877
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$22,774M
Avg Weekly Wage$924
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,800
Rent$1,087
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$318,683
Housing Units3,005
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,747/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Forestbrook was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Myrtle Beach International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 1,398 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.