How long is the commute from Forest Acres, SC?
Workers who live in Forest Acres, SC take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Forest Acres get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Acres | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±4.9 points) | 71.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Forest Acres, the average commute is lower than in Richland County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Acres, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Richland County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Richland County, Forest Acres ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 336 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Acres
| Vehicles available | Forest Acres | Richland County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±4.8 points) | 38.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±5.2 points) | 34.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±3.2 points) | 19.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Forest Acres, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Richland County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Acres
| Forest Acres | Richland County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±2.8 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.2 points) | 90.4% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Acres, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Richland County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Acres
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Acres | — | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Arcadia Lakes | 1.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodfield | 3.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dentsville | 3.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia | 3.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Arthurtown | 4.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol View | 5.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cayce | 6.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| St. Andrews | 7.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Richland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gadsden | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Irmo | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Dentsville | 23.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Woodfield | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | St. Andrews | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Capitol View | 20.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Forest Acres | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Arcadia Lakes | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Arthurtown | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Columbia | 17.7 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Richland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Acres
How long is the average commute in Forest Acres?
Workers who live in Forest Acres, SC take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Acres without a car?
3.9% of households in Forest Acres have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Acres?
12.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Forest Acres worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Acres city, South Carolina
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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