Forest, Virginia

Population 9,626

Forest is located in Bedford County, VA. The population is 9,626, making Forest the largest city in Bedford County.

There are 5 public schools in Forest with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Forest is moderate , and there are 22 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Forest is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Forest property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Forest include Timberlake, Lynchburg and Goode.

Forest Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 50.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.1%

Crime Rate

2.95% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 193
  • Violent Crimes: 383
  • Robbery: 73
  • Burglary: 316
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

40.75% Higher than national avg.
  • 22 offenders in Forest
  • 22.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

47 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 45

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Virginia unemployment average: 3.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Forest, VA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Forest's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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2 Private Schools

Timberlake Christian Schools

Woodberry Forest School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Forest, VA

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $802
  • 1 Bedroom: $804
  • 2 Bedrooms: $946
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,256
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,446

Zip Codes

24501 24502 24503 24551 22989

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Environmental Hazards

47 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Forest, VA has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Forest, VA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Forest, VA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.65°
  • February 38.53°
  • March 47.65°
  • April 57.23°
  • May 64.94°
  • June 72.8°
  • July 76.6°
  • August 75.95°
  • September 68.2°
  • October 57.15°
  • November 46.32°
  • December 38.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forest, VA

Earthquakes
Forest, VA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Forest, VA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Forest, VA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Forest, VA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Forest, VA: $64,101

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forest is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.89%
White Collar - 70.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Bob Goodlatte

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Forest, VA

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

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0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Forest, VA
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