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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Ridge a good place to live?
Forest Ridge is a good place to live. Forest Ridge is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Forest Ridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Forest Ridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.0 people per acre and a median age of 41. The average household income is $77,591 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19% of residents. A majority of residents in Forest Ridge are home owners, with 38% of residents renting and 62% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Forest Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Forest Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is Forest Ridge, WA a safe neighborhood?
Forest Ridge, WA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest Ridge?
The median home price in Forest Ridge is $465,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $93,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Forest Ridge. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Forest Ridge is $78K.
What are the best public schools in Forest Ridge?
The best public schools that serve Forest Ridge are:
- Mountain View High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 21:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Wyeast Middle School has a C+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- Marrion Elementary School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the best private schools in Forest Ridge?
The best private schools that serve Forest Ridge are:
- St. Joseph Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
- Cascadia School has a student teacher ratio of 16:1.
- Slavic Christian Academy has a student teacher ratio of 36:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Forest Ridge, Vancouver, WA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Forest Ridge, Vancouver, WA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Forest Ridge, Vancouver, WA are Vancouver Heights, Marrion, Ogden, Ellsworth Springs and Oakbrook.
Are home prices dropping in Forest Ridge?
Yes, home prices in Forest Ridge are down 9% in the last 12 months.