Forest City, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,368
Population
858/sq mi density
$35,897
Median Income
$21,285 per capita
$142,100
Home Value
$190,259 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$35,897 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$142,100 home value, $815/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Schools in Forest City (6)
Chase High School
High · 660 students · 50 teachers
655 free/reduced lunch
1603 Chase High Rd · (828)245-5883
Chase Middle School
Middle · 501 students · 35 teachers
497 free/reduced lunch
840 Chase High Rd · (828)247-1043
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Elementary · 479 students · 36 teachers
476 free/reduced lunch
286 Learning Parkway · (828)245-4978
Harris Elementary School
Elementary · 445 students · 32 teachers
442 free/reduced lunch
3330 US 221 S Hwy · (828)248-2354
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Elementary · 391 students · 28 teachers
386 free/reduced lunch
100 Forrest Hunt Drive · (828)245-2161
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Elementary · 235 students · 18 teachers
232 free/reduced lunch
2785 Hudlow Road · (828)287-4792