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Forest City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
Forest City, NC
At a Glance
How Forest City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest City residents earn a median household income of $35,897 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,285. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,498 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest City is $142,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,519. Median rent is $815/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Forest City reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,221/100K. The murder rate is 14.1/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Forest City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.