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The city had 18 schools in 2026. Forest City had a population of 7,363 in July 2026. For Forest City, median household income was US$35,524 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2725 sources

Population7,410people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,954EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent714.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.55%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime5,818offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 267% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean10.13µg/m³country median 7.0 — 44% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 98% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 95% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Forest City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Forest City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$813 per month, while the median home value was US$160,800 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 45.4%, and the vacancy rate was 19.6% in July 2026. 59.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Forest City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$813/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)19.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents8,221 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)763 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent714.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes356 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Forest City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–58%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family58%strong on family, weak on cost · range 49–67%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 413 of 7,410 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Forest City is 7.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income35,524 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet14.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,954 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,177 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.55 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Forest City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,177 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,670of €2,515 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,515
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €763
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,670
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Forest City Salary needed to live in Forest City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Forest City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Forest City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher84.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools18 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents26.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents90 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,434 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Forest City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesForest City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Forest City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Forest City5,818
Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents5,818 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents477.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes23 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.33 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportORL3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport17 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Forest City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Forest City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Forest City is 10.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.13 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202410Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.83 · Feb 13 · Mar 17.39 · Apr 22.39 · May 26.06 · Jun 29.94 · Jul 31.61 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 27.72 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 17.11 · Dec 12.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.61 · Feb -1.17 · Mar 1.83 · Apr 6.39 · May 11.67 · Jun 16.94 · Jul 19.22 · Aug 18.78 · Sep 15.28 · Oct 7.61 · Nov 1.28 · Dec -0.944 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.11 · Feb 5.89 · Mar 9.61 · Apr 14.39 · May 18.89 · Jun 23.44 · Jul 25.39 · Aug 24.78 · Sep 21.5 · Oct 15.06 · Nov 9.17 · Dec 5.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 109.5 · Feb 101.9 · Mar 122.9 · Apr 114 · May 110 · Jun 101.1 · Jul 119.9 · Aug 96.52 · Sep 115.1 · Oct 98.3 · Nov 100.6 · Dec 122.7 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading49.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.74 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,220 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature7.18 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.8 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±5.0 °C, Werl (Germany) ±5.1 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±5.2 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±5.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area22.83 km²31 Dec 2024TIGERweb 2024 Incorporated Places20Official
Foreign-resident share4.24 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents413 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density332.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,410 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,405 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value160,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes45.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate52.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance14.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available91.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,572 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Forest City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Greer as a Forest City alternative in the same region

55 km away, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 50,007 Greer vs 7,410 Forest City+575%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,637 Greer vs €1,954 Forest City+86%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Greer vs 7.5% Forest City−68%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,072 Greer vs 5,818 Forest City−64%
  • Foreign residents: 6.8% Greer vs 4.2% Forest City+61%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Greer vs 17.0 km Forest City−71%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³ Greer vs 10.1 µg/m³ Forest City−13%
Full comparisonMore about Greer

Plainfield as a Forest City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 890 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €1,954 Forest City+147%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,410 Forest City+575%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 5,818 Forest City−87%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.5% Forest City−50%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.2% Forest City+44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,177 Forest Cityno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 17.0 km Forest City−47%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Hapeville7,410 residentsEmerson7,413 residentsBrook Highland7,406 residentsSelma7,406 residentsEllwood City7,416 residentsSound Beach7,416 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Forest City?

The median gross salary is 3,177 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Forest City?

The unemployment rate is 7.55 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Forest City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 10.13 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Forest City?

Police recorded 5,818 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Forest City?

The published population is 7,410 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Forest City?

413 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Forest City a good place to live?

Forest City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. TIGERweb 2024 Incorporated Places tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-26
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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