Suburb
Forest Acres
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Columbia, SC
- 5 reviews
- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingA-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA-
- JobsB+
- WeatherB+
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesB+
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$186,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$858
National
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Forest Acres Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$58,714
National
$55,322Children
17%
Top Public Schools Serving Forest Acres
- A-
Brockman Elementary School
- Richland School District No. 1, SC
- PK, K-5
- A-
Satchel Ford Elementary School
- Richland School District No. 1, SC
- K-5
- B+
A.C. Flora High School
- Richland School District No. 1, SC
- 9-12
- 278 reviews
- B+
Brennen Elementary School
- Richland School District No. 1, SC
- PK, K-5
- 1 review
- B+
Crayton Middle School
- Richland School District No. 1, SC
- 6-8
- 6 reviews
Forest Acres Reviews
5 reviews
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I've grown up in Forest Acres my whole life and I love everything about it. The community is really close together and you see people all the time that you already know, everyone is nice and friendly to each other. Even though we are a suburb of Columbia, I feel like Forest Acres is its only little community separate from everything else. The neighborhoods are always taken care of, the businesses around here are top notch and the food is always on point, no matter where you go. I am beyond proud to call this place my hometown, there is no other place like Forest Acres, it is truly home to me.
I have lived in Forest Acres my entire life and I absolutely love it. It is the perfect place to raise a family. I leave for college in a few weeks and I am so sad that I have to leave such an incredible place. The shopping and dining are excellent and there is always a community event to go to. The schools in the area are stellar and I would not be who I am today if it hadn't have been for the my teachers and the overall community.
I live in Forest Acres, and it is the most wonderful neighborhood you can live in. Very diverse, affordable, and has an amazing community. Has a lot of community events that everyone is invited to. A lot of private and public schools are either in or near Forest Acres; very large choice of schools and all schools are top-notch.