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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia Phillips

Best kept secrets of Forrest City, AR

Hi all, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. With a population of 12,826, Forrest City is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if ...

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Brian A.

Healthcare options in Forrest City?

Hi all, I work in insurance and Crime rate is something to consider -Forrest City sits at 928.9 per 100K. The median home value here is around $87,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some gett...

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Kaylee J.

Is public transit usable in Forrest City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in healthcare and It's a a small town city with about 12,826 people. Homes are going for about $87,800 on average. Household incomes average around $33,522 in Forrest City. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Public tran...

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Harper Reed

Career opportunities in Forrest City, AR

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Median household income is $33,522, which feels on the lower side for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $87,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene...

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genesis_mind

Starting a business in Forrest City?

Hey, We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $33,522 in Forrest City. The median home value here is around $87,800, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 12,826, Forrest City is a small town. Poverty rate is 31.5%, which is higher than I expected. The suburbs are where...

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Emilia Phillips

What's it really like living in Forrest City?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $87,800, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

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Jaxon Cox

Why I chose Forrest City over bigger cities

Alright, I work in insurance and The median home value here is around $87,800, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Brian A.

Best restaurants in Forrest City?

I'm originally from New York and Median household income is $33,522, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Carter Ross

Anyone else love living in Forrest City?

Hello, I'm originally from Albuquerque and Poverty rate is 31.5%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Forrest City sits at 928.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $87,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $795 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush...

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Jaxon Cox

Thinking about relocating to Forrest City from Tucson

Median household income is $33,522, which feels on the lower side for the area. With a population of 12,826, Forrest City is a small town. Rent is about $795/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 31.5%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Forrest City sits at 92...

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