Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Monkee Joe's
Coffee Shop
Third Wave Coffee
Coffee Shop
Monkee Joe's
Coffee Shop
Millie's Living Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Muse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Joe Bean's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean Tree Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Imagination Station
Theatre Arts
Poplar Forest Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (16) F
Bacon St. Bagels
Sweets
Rookie's
Sweets
The Pied Piper
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Pizza Hut Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Kratos Fitness
Gym
Kinetix Health Club
Gym
Iron & Grace Evolved Fitness Studio
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
James River Yoga
Gym
Pure Gymnastics
Gym
Cornerstone Fitness
Gym
Cornerstone Fitness
Gym
Templeton Center
Community Centre
County Green Apartments Fitness Center
Gym
Forest Brook Apartments Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Montana Plains Bakery
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Fresh Catch
Seafood
Oriental Grocery & 99 Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Poplar Forest
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
FYAA Forest Recreation Park
Park
Ivy Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cornerstone Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (35) F
Ashley Grace Bridal
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Forest Flowers
Florist
One21 Salon Spa & Wellness
Beauty
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Penelope
Fashion
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Twice and For All
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Best Nails & Spa
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
On Second Thought
Clothing
On Second Thought
Gift Shop
Jagged Edge Hair Designs
Hairdresser
Forest Cove Barber Shop
Hairdresser
LuLu's Closet
Clothing
Lynna Nails
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Pet Craze
Pets
Angler's Lane
Clothing
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations F
Enterprise Dr. (Northbound, Across From Annjo Court)
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr./Annjo Ct. Southbound
Bus Stop
Forest Rd./McClean Carwash
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr. (Northbound, Corner Of Brook Park Pl.)
Bus Stop
Forest Rd./Gristmill Dr. Westbound
Bus Stop
Forest Rd. US 221 (Eastbound, In Front Of Exxon)
Bus Stop
Forest Road Across From Burger King (Outbound)
Bus Stop
Forest Rd. US 221 (Eastbound, In Front Of Burger King)
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr. (Northbound, Corner Of Dillard Dr.)
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr./Dillard Dr. Inbound
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Dillard Dr. (Eastbound, First Stop Off Enterprise Dr.)
Bus Stop
Graves Mill Rd. (Eastbound, Inbound, First Stop Past Gristmill Dr.)
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr./Paulette Cir. Inbound
Bus Stop
Dillard Dr. (Eastbound, Second Stop Off Enterprise Dr. )
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr. (Northbound, Corner Of Paulette Cir.)
Bus Stop
Dillard Dr. (J Crew Distribution Center)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Graves Mill Rd. (Eastbound, Corner Of Mill Race Dr.)
Bus Stop
Graves Mill Rd. (Eastbound, Across From Lillian Ln.)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr. (Northbound, Corner Of Wyndhurst Dr.)
Bus Stop
Enterprise Dr./Goldenrod Dr.
Bus Stop
Graves Mill Rd. (Eastbound, First Stop Past Lillian Ln., Other Side Of The Street)
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living B+

The cost of living in Forest is 105/100 - which is 4% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B-

Forest crime rates are 2,031 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
1,785 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
246 crimes per 100k B
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employment A

The median income in Forest is $76,101 - which is 15% higher than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$76,101 B
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Forest Family Dentistry
Dentist
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Genesis Health Solutions
Clinic
Forest Direct Primary Care
Clinic
Campbell County Rescue Squad Number 5
Fire Station
Ortho On Call
Clinic
Libbey Family Dentistry
Dentist
Aesthetics
Clinic
Arts Orthodontics
Dentist
Centra Medical Group Women's Center
Doctor
Dale C. Evans Family Dentistry
Dentist
Central Virginia Oral and Facial Surgery
Clinic
Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics of Lynchburg
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care
Nursing Home
Forest Dental Center
Dentist
Carilion Children's
Clinic
Mountainview Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dentist
Seven Hills Dermatology
Clinic
Fire and Rescue Station Number 8
Fire Station
Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Brady & Crist
Dentist
Centra Health Mammography Center
Clinic
Kevin S. Midkiff, DDS, FAGD
Dentist
Timberlake Family Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Forest home prices are $248,000 - which is equal to Virginia
Home Price
$248,000 A
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools A+

The Forest graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
School Test Scores
89% A+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Forest Elementary
Forest Middle
Blue Ridge Montessori School
Brookville Middle
Tomahawk Elementary
Tree Of Life Academy
Heritage Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Jefferson Forest High
Brookville High
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ratings A-

Forest has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B-
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Forest, V.A. Is A Great Family Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) After I got married, I moved to Forest, V.A. to start my family. I love Forest because it has a low crime rate and the schools are great. The housing can be a bit high, but by being located in Bedford County, the property taxes are low. Forest is a suburb of Lynchburg, V.A. so fi ...Read More nding employment has not been a problem. The commute is easy to most parts of the area. Forest even has public transit into the city.

This area is growing quickly, and so is the shopping. There are locally owned restaurants in the area that offer a variety of great food such as Bräuburgers Craft Burgers & Beer, Graziano's, and Benjamin's Great Cows and Crabs. A unique place to shop is Stones and Bones if you like to give great gifts from the earth and one of a kind jewelry. The weather is seasonal with higher humidity in the summer. There are several colleges located in Lynchburg offering quality events. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Poplar Forest
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Imagination Station
      Poplar Forest Museum

      Food & Drink

      Bacon St. Bagels
      Rookie's
      The Pied Piper
      Firehouse Subs
      Marco's Pizza
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      B+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest? The cost of living in Forest is 105/100 - which is 4% lower than Virginia.
      Forest
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest? Forest crime rates are 2,031, which are 5% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      2,031 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Forest? The median income in Forest is $76,101 which is 15% higher than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $76,10138% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,03638% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Forest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Centra Medical Group Women's Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest home prices? Forest home prices are $248,000 - which is equal to Virginia
      Median home value
      $248,00034% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9094% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Forest have good schools? The Forest graduation rate is 95% - which is 12% higher than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      89%

      85% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Forest a good place to live? Forest has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      3 total surveys

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