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Forest City, NC
B+
Population: 7,330
Home Price: $116,300
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Overview
Forest City is a small town in the state of North Carolina with a population of 7,330. Forest City has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
23.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Forest City, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,736
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$31,573
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
10.1%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.8%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
33.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Male
44.5%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
55.5%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
White
63.1%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
27.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.7%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$116,300
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$438
$682
$801
Family Households
26.9%
26.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
48.9%
48.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
43.9%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
56.1%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.5%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.4%
30.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
31.0%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.2%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
9.6%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
45.5%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.4%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Murder
14.1
7.8
3.0
Rape
42.2
49.1
38.0
Robbery
112.4
72.2
40.7
Assault
309.2
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Forest City
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
2908.9
751.0
336.1
Theft
5016.9
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
295.1
184.7
167.1
Arson
14.1
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forest City, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gluten free
dairy
delicious
hot dogs
chicken sandwich
chicken salad
pizza
food truck
chili
mcdonalds chicken nuggets
style pizza
bread
grocery
oyster
beer
tasty
vegan
skyline chili
avocado
catering
high school football
basketball
football
country music
college basketball
duke basketball
video games
college football
sports coverage
baseball
racing
pga tour
chicago sports
wrestling
teams
ncaa
volleyball
asst baseball
softball
gamecock
inspired by
designs
childrens books
pfp
nature
graphic design
local artists
concept artist
creative
painting
canvas
artists
logos
poetry
crafters
nft
collection
textile
sculptures
animations
spending time
books
video games
road trips
omi homie
motorcycles
guitars
gaming
nascar
loversports
action figures
anime
youtuber
couponing
fast cars
scifi
hobbyist
fishing
motorsports
cosplay
sports
producer writer
sports coverage
creative
booking
gaming
public relations
ent
actor connector
corporate
radio host
podcasting
tv
comedy
programming
sponsorships
educational
studio
motorsports
storytelling
sports
nature
mountain
winter
space
summer
bicycling
swimming
campground
cozy cottage
swimming pool
aquarium
boating
fishing
pool
recreational
beach
conservation
visitors
lakes
designs
gift card
amazon
car wash
retail
free samples
grocery store
drive thru
mortar store
christmas shopping
local businesses
food truck
cbd bath bombs
grocery
air fresheners
sams club
lowes
grocery shopping
merch
mcdonalds
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