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Forest Acres

#1 in Best Places to Live in South Carolina
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Columbia, SC
  • 7 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Forest Acres is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 10,433. Forest Acres is in Richland County and is one of the best places to live in South Carolina. Living in Forest Acres offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Forest Acres there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Forest Acres and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Forest Acres are highly rated.
    About Forest Acres...
    Population
    10,433

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $186,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $922
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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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
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      279.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      67.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      134.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      877.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,867.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      559
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Forest Acres

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,926
    National
    $55,322
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    Forest Acres Reviews

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    Forest Acres is a great neighborhood to live in especially with kids from elementary to high school ages. You are close to the best schools in Columbia, plenty of parks are nearby, and there is an amazing social atmosphere including places to eat and shop like Trenholm Plaza. The location is perfect since you can easily get on the interstate or head downtown within a matter of minutes.
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    Forest Acres is close to everything, and is a wonderful place to live. Has a wonderful balance of residential and commerical life. Forest Acres connects the City of Columbia to other areas of the state. Public schools in Forest Acres are ranked very high nationally and the police department is amazing.
    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.