Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Forest City is 81/100 - which is 16% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime D-

Forest City crime rates are 3,045 per 100k, which is 55% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,602 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
444 crimes per 100k
D
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employment D

The median income in Forest City is $47,083 - which is 20% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$47,083
F
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B+
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housing A+

Forest City home prices are $59,500 - which is 66% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$59,500
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1%
C
Home Affordability
1.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Forest City graduation rate is 63% - which is 26% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
63%
F
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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  • Forest City has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Forest City crime rates are 55% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Forest City is 16% lower than the Illinois average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest City.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Forest City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

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      Doctors