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Forest, VA
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Population: 11,045
Home Price: $272,100
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Overview
Forest is a small city in the state of Virginia with a population of 11,045. Forest has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Forest, VA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Forest
Virginia
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,989
$36,357
$32,693
Median Household Income
$80,000
$78,140
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
4.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Forest
Virginia
United States
Median Age
45.1
42.8
42.3
Gender
Forest
Virginia
United States
Male
47.1%
49.1%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
50.9%
50.2%
Race
Forest
Virginia
United States
White
78.7%
73.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.1%
15.2%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
3.8%
4.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.9%
2.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.1%
4.6%
5.2%
Housing Information
Forest
Virginia
United States
Median Home Price
$272,100
$269,619
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$885
$1,085
$801
Family Households
56.1%
56.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
24.8%
24.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
74.8%
68.3%
72.9%
Renters
25.2%
31.7%
27.1%
Education
Forest
Virginia
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.4%
7.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.8%
19.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.3%
19.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.5%
7.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
24.3%
17.7%
15.0%
Proficiency
Forest
Virginia
United States
Mathematics
91.2%
83.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
86.8%
77.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Forest
Virginia
United States
Murder
NA
3.1
3.0
Rape
NA
36.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
29.3
40.7
Assault
NA
120.8
188.5
Property Crime
Forest
Virginia
United States
Burglary
NA
194.9
336.1
Theft
NA
1499.8
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
109.6
167.1
Arson
NA
8.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forest, VA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
spicy food
fast food
korean food
comfort food
beer
hot dogs
hot sauce
oxtails
burgers
pizza
craft beer
ice cream
cheese
sushi
meals
spring rolls
brick oven
ramen
chicken wings
delicious
video games
high school football
philadelphia sports
football
college basketball
gaming
pro wrestling
nfl
baseball
softball
pop culture
coaches
nba nfl
golf
teams
basketball
lacrosse
athlete
nba
disc golf
nft
inspired by
nft artist
nfts
digital art
pixel art
commissions open
commissions
comms open
pfp
nature
drawing
collection
icon
artists
canvas
illustrator
film photography
appreciations
painting
video games
animevideo games
fighting games
books
anime
random thoughts
dd
youtuber
gaming
collector
memes
videogames
gamer otaku
amusement parks
photography
fulltime
hiking
pokemon
disc golf
toys
sports
music videos
producer
tv
marketing
metawear
arts
gaming
pro wrestling
amusement
fashion
pop culture
nba nfl
corporate
photography
advertising
hollywood
uncensored
creative
studios
sports
nature
hot tub
space
pool
arts
summer
mountains
winter
cabin
photography
mountain
hiking
landscapes
beach
indoors
gardens
backyard
fishing
marketplace
christmas gifts
local thrift
soda
thrift
local walmart
asda
reselling
eatery
advertising
clothing
toys
merch
ikea
quality products
kroger
record store
collections
handmade
accessories
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