Forest City, IL Area Guide

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Forest City Area Facts

  • Forest City has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Forest City crime rates are 53% 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

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest City? The cost of living in Forest City is 81/100 - which is 16% lower than Illinois.
      Forest City
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest City? Forest City crime rates are 3,105, which are 53% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,105 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Forest City? The median income in Forest City is $47,083 which is 20% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $47,08315% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,87033% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower 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

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest City home prices? Forest City home prices are $59,500 - which is 66% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $59,50068% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82913% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      18% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Forest City have good schools? The Forest City graduation rate is 63% - which is 26% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      63%

      24% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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