City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Forest. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
26,873
Median Home
$331K
Median Income
$88K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 26,873, Forest is a smaller VA city. Median household income is $88K with homes valued around $331K. The city scores highest in environment (A).
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Key housing and market metrics for Forest, VA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$331K
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Owner-Occupied
81%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Forest, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
24551
Area StatsPop: 26,873
Home Value: $331K
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Schools in and around Forest, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Forest Elementary
New London Academy Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Tomahawk Elementary
Brookville Middle
Forest Middle
Brookville High
Jefferson Forest High
BLUE RIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL
THE BRANCHES ACADEMY & EARLY LEARNING CENTER
TIMBERLAKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
How Forest stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Forest and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.
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