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Oak Forest Area Facts

  • Oak Forest has a Livability Score of 45/100, which is considered poor
  • Oak Forest crime rates are 78% higher than the Charlotte average
  • Cost of living in Oak Forest is 14% lower than the Charlotte average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oak Forest? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Devonshire Park
      Julian Underwood Park
      Delta Creek Neighborhood Park
      Unity Park
      Briarwood Park
      Methodist Home Park
      Eastway Park
      Reedy Creek Nature Preserve

      Entertainment

      Charlotte Museum of History
      Reedy Creek Nature Center
      AMF University Lanes
      Hickory Grove Christian Stadium
      Phil Hughston Memorial Stadium
      Charlotte Murder Mystery Company
      Hodges Family Farm
      Neighborhood Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Pollo Campero
      Hardee's
      Bojangles'
      Captain D's
      Little Caesars
      Burger King
      Cocos Locos

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Forest? Of all people who commute, 5.7% take public transportation in Oak Forest.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Forest? The cost of living in Oak Forest is 95/100 - which is 1% lower than North Carolina.
      Oak Forest
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Charlotte
      110

      10% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oak Forest? Oak Forest crime rates are 7,918, which are 238% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,918 per 100k people

      274% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13  

      274% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Forest? The median income in Oak Forest is $51,320 which is 28% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $51,32037% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,25153% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oak Forest a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ditesheim Cosmetic Surgery
      Hemby Children's Hospital
      Atrium Family Health Care
      FASTMED URGENT CARE
      Novant Health & Vascular Institute - Elizabeth (Cardio)
      Carolinas Medical Center
      Atrium Health Biddle Point
      Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cannon Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Le Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walker’s Drug Store

      Doctors

      Novant Medical Group
      Dr. Resnik, MD
      Novant Medical Group
      ADD Office
      Dr. Sensenbrenner Primary Care
      Advanced Sports & Spine
      Priority Care
      Carolina Medical Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Oak Forest home prices? Oak Forest home prices are $207,565 - which is 28% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $207,56536% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,4752% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      27%

      57% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Oak Forest have good schools? The Oak Forest graduation rate is 63% - which is 24% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      25% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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