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Forest lakes, FL

Forest lakes, FL.

Population: 34,013 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forest lakes, FL is $359,812 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,118/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$359,812

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$359,812
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-10.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$408,129
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
-4.1%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
113
For-sale inventory
197
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
94
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
78 days
New listings (monthly)
48

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,118/mo
1-year rent change
-1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,570/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,170/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,810/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,350/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL, SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS, SARASOTA COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMIES

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 92% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JJ Seifert Machine (24.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
67.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
132
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,199
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,098

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (17 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
MANATEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CENTERSTONE OF FLORIDA, SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
96
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,352 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
14.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,116
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
172,135
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,259

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Forest lakesState medianUS median
Median home value$359,812$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market32 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,118/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,116$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forest lakes, FL?
$359,812.
What is the median sale price in Forest lakes, FL?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest lakes, FL?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Forest lakes, FL?
Typical rent: $2,118/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest lakes, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Forest lakes, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Forest lakes, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 92% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest lakes, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest lakes, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forest lakes, FL?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Forest lakes, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forest lakes, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest lakes, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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