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Overview
Population:9,106
Pop. Change:21%
State: Virginia
Metro Area: Lynchburg Metro Area
County: Bedford County
City:Forest
Zip Code:24551
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools

Forest's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Forest, Virginia

As of 2012, Forest's population is 9,106 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 21.24 percent.

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The median home cost in Forest is $240,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.50 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Forest's cost of living is 4.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Forest public schools spend $4,554 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Forest.

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The unemployment rate in Forest is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Forest jobs have Increased by 3.54 percent.


Ranked #5 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #9 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #15 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #171 Best Green Cities
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Map Of Forest

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Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Forest's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes