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Forest Acres

#3 in Best Places to Live in Columbia Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Columbia, SC
  • 6 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    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 10,466. 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 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 above average.
    About Forest Acres...
    Population
    10,466

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $185,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $891
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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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.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      397.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      123.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      946.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,733.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      331.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Forest Acres

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,008
    National
    $55,322
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    Forest Acres Reviews

    6 reviews
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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.
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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.