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Forest City, FL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara C.

What Forest City does better than anywhere else

I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,706/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $364,900, which seems about average. With a population of 14,871, Forest City is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Claire Garcia

Rent in Forest City getting crazy

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 74--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,706/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

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Clara C.

Planning a move to Forest City -neighborhoods?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Appreciate any input.

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Natalie R.

The good and bad of living in Forest City

Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective.

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Gianna W.

Honest thoughts on life in Forest City

Curious what people think. I work in automotive and You can expect to pay around $1,706 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Jacqueline O.

Most overrated things about Forest City

I've been here for 20 years and The median home value here is around $364,900, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $84,337 in Forest City. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? I'd say it...

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Olivia Lewis

Best industries in Forest City right now

With a population of 14,871, Forest City is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work hone...

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Olivia Lewis

Is Forest City walkable?

Hello, Just moved here 7 months ago and Median household income is $84,337, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $84,337 in Forest City. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you sugges...

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Gianna W.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Forest City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Forest City sits at 364.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $364,900, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $84,337 in Forest City. You can expect to pay around $1,706 for rent here. P...

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