City profile
Forest, VA
Lynchburg city · Population 13,430
Forest is a town in Lynchburg city, VA with about 13,430 residents and a typical home value near $320,000. It is 63 miles from Charlottesville, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$319,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,980
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.91%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.77%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 51/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Drought
Nearest major airport
95 mi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 53% Republican
Community
Population
13,430
Black population
12.7%
County
Lynchburg city
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding (Tidewater)
Highlights
- About 13,430 residents
- Typical home value about $320,000
- 63 miles from Charlottesville, VA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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