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The Forest (Tract 032123)

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 51700032123

Juniper

The Forest (Tract 032123) is in the lowest 37% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 31% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 38% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$62,188

Lower than 69% of U.S. tracts
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.11×

Higher than 58% of U.S. tracts
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

37.4

Lower than 63% of U.S. tracts

The basics

Total Population

5,674

Median Age

30.7

Population Density

3,820.67

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,730

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,140

Lower than 62% of U.S. tracts

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

48%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

19%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

The Forest (Tract 032123): frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in The Forest (Tract 032123)?
The median annual property tax in The Forest (Tract 032123) is $2,730, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is The Forest (Tract 032123) expensive to live in?
Homes in The Forest (Tract 032123) cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. tracts.
What is the average rent in The Forest (Tract 032123)?
The median gross rent in The Forest (Tract 032123) is $1,140 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. tracts.
How many people live in The Forest (Tract 032123)?
The Forest (Tract 032123) has a population of 5,674, about 3,820.67 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 30.7.
What is the weather like in The Forest (Tract 032123)?
The Forest (Tract 032123) averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 32°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is The Forest (Tract 032123) at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
The Forest (Tract 032123)'s FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.4 (lower than 63% of U.S. tracts). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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