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 suggest? Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Lily Miller
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in finance. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Elizabeth Y.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Joshua Nelson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 13 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Ian Gonzalez
following this thread
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mia_dude
yep
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Josiah Thomas
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Chloe Cook
thanks for sharing
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Bruce J.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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