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
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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 Area Facts

  • 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

      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 3,045, which are 55% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,045 per 100k people

      31% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      31% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      246%

      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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Forest City a good place to live? Forest City has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total surveys

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