Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Forest Acres
Forest Acres, SC Area Guide
Join a close-knit community on the cusp of Columbia
Suburban
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Scenic
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Lakeside
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Close-Knit
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Affordable
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Situated on the eastern border of Columbia, Forest Acres is a scenic suburb teeming with natural beauty. An array of apartments, townhomes, and houses sit between lush green spaces on tree-lined streets in Forest Acres. Several nearby lakes and the sprawling Sesquicentennial State Park offer plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.
Incorporated as a city in 1935, Forest Acres touts a small-town atmosphere with a tight-knit community, an increasing number of local businesses, and top-notch schools. Residents enjoy a host of suburban conveniences, including endless shopping options at Trenholm Plaza, Richland Mall, East Forest Plaza, and Columbia Place Mall. Quick access to I-77 and I-20 affords many Forest Acres residents simple commutes and travels.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,456
Average: $105,761
Education
5,574
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,727
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forest Acres has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- McKissick Museum
- Melton Memorial Observatory
- Sesqui State Park
- South Carolina State Museum
- EdVenture Children's Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Columbia Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.