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Cost of living in Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest is 108 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forest is $412,435.
The median income in Forest is $81,552.
Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 121 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest, VA Weather
The average high in Forest is 67.0° and the average low is 44.7°.
There are 75.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.4 inches of precipitation each year with 13.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest
The current population in Forest is 13,430. The population has increased 47.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,430 | 7.6% |
| 2023 | 12,476 | 7.9% |
| 2022 | 11,559 | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 11,045 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 11,075 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 10,836 | 5.2% |
| 2018 | 10,298 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 10,653 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,537 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 10,292 | 2.9% |
| 2014 | 9,999 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 9,793 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 9,626 | 4.4% |
| 2011 | 9,221 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 9,116 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest
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Forest is:
76.2% White with 10,234 White residents.
12.6% African American with 1,697 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 244 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.6% Other with 219 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 625 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 397 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.2% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.6% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest
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Forest is 55.2% female with 7,409 female residents.
Forest is 44.8% male with 6,020 male residents.
| Gender | Forest | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Forest completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Forest completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Forest completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Forest completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Forest completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Forest completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Forest completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Forest completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest, Virginia
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3.0% of households in Forest earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.3% of households in Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.3% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
