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Forest Acres
  • Suburb of Columbia, SC

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  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
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  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
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  8. Weather
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  9. Cost of Living
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  10. Health & Fitness
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  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Forest Acres is a suburb of Columbia with a population of 10,621. 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.

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About Forest Acres...
Population
10,621

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$201,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,050
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    24%
  • Own
    76%
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Forest Acres Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    247.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    47.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    28.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    390
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,948.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    285.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    9%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Forest Acres

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$67,575
National
$69,021

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