Forest, VA
1 neighborhoods · 26,873 residents · Virginia
A
86/100
96
Safety Score
88
Affordability
$88K
Median Income
$331K
Median Home Value
Is Forest, VA a Good Place to Live?
Forest receives an overall livability grade of A (86/100), placing it among the better areas in Virginia. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (88/100) with a median household income of $88,251 and median home values around $331,100.
About 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.3%. 81% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 42.
$1,059
Median Rent/mo
47.1%
College Educated
3.3%
Unemployment
81%
Owner-Occupied
42
Median Age
26,873
Population
1
Zip Codes
Bedford
County
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Neighborhoods in Forest
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24551Bedford Co. | 86 A | 96 | 88 | $88K | $331K | 26,873 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.