Forest Acres is a small city of 10,514 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $68,110
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Forest Acres stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Forest Acres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Forest Acres city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Forest Acres's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Forest Acres costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Forest Acres, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$232,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,095
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,110
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Forest Acres's violent crime rate is 291.0 per 100,000 residents
— 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
291.0 /100k
Property Crime
3404.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Forest Acres is served primarily by Limestone Charters Association.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Forest Acres, SC
National Avg
School District
Limestone Charters Association
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
60.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Forest Acres sees average highs of 59.6°F in January
and 95.6°F in July,
with 48.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Forest Acres's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Forest Acres roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $232,100 and median rent is $1,095/month.
Forest Acres's violent crime rate is 291.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3404.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Forest Acres are operated by Limestone Charters Association.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 60.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Forest Acres, SC has a population of 10,514, a median household income of $68,110, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Forest Acres averages 59.6°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Forest Acres, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29206.
The population of Forest Acres, South Carolina is 10,514 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Forest Acres: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $232,100, median household income $68,110, crime index 111 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forest Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
