Livability Score

65
/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 D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (3) F
Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum
Museum
Retro Cinema 4
Cinema
Autumn Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bostic Lincoln Center
Museum
Food and Drink (21) F
America's Fudge Shop
Fast Food
Slim's Bar & Grill
Bar
Forest City ABC
Alcohol
Scoop Forest City
Sweets
Davis Donut House
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Hardee's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Matthew's Gym
Gym
Cool Springs Gym
Gym
Callison Recreation Center
Gym
Old Dunbar Community Center
Community Centre
Lifestyles Wellness & Spa
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Spindale House
Gym
Bodymasters
Gym
Groceries (7) C-
AMP Nutrition
Health Food
The Pie Safe Baking Co.
Bakery
J's Discount
Grocery Store
Ingles Markets
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
ICC Book Store
Grocery Store
ICC Cosmotology Lab
Grocery Store
The Whistle Stop Bakery & Farm Store
Bakery
Drop-In Family Market (formerly Sammy's)
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Pavillion on Park Square (POPS)
Park
Hardin Road Park
Park
Charles R. Summey Park
Park
Summey Park Track
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
James F. Crowe Memorial Park
Park
ICC Pool
Park
ICC Gym
Park
Charles Deviney Park
Park
Shops (29) D-
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Split Endz Hair & Nail Salon
Beauty
Turning Heads Hair & Nail Salon
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Drop-In #1
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
Mani's
Convenience Store
Ohm Food Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Belk
Department Store
Tri-City Mall
Mall
Reflections Hair Salon
Beauty
Waters Florist
Florist
The Hair Company
Beauty
Plum Wellness
Nutrition Supplements
Aaron's
Furniture
Sammy's Barber
Hairdresser
Shear Pleasure Salon & Spa
Beauty
Grindstaff's Interiors
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Le Nails
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Forest City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Forest City is 86/100 - which is 8% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Forest City crime rates are 7,466 per 100k, which is 202% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
6,786 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
680 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Forest City is $29,571 - which is 39% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$29,571 F
Unemployment Rate
5.4% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Forest City Fire Department
Fire Station
Forest City Police Department
Police
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Forest City Family Dentistry
Dentist
Medicine Box Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rutherford County Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Rutherford County EMS
Ambulance Station
Bostic Volunteer Fire Department 2
Fire Station
Bostic Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Rutherford County EMS - Station#3
Ambulance Station
Spindale Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A

Forest City home prices are $108,500 - which is 31% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$108,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools F

The Forest City graduation rate is 70% - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Glenwood Christian Academy
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
East Rutherford Middle School
Word Of Faith Christian School
Spindale Elementary School
High Schools (2) F
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Glenwood Christian Academy
Rutherford Early College High School
East Rutherford High School
Word Of Faith Christian School
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  • Forest City has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Forest City crime rates are 202% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Forest City is 8% lower than the North Carolina average
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest City? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pavillion on Park Square (POPS)
      Hardin Road Park
      Charles R. Summey Park
      Summey Park Track
      Unknown Name
      James F. Crowe Memorial Park
      ICC Pool
      ICC Gym

      Entertainment

      Bennett Classics Antique Auto Museum
      Retro Cinema 4
      Autumn Lanes
      Bostic Lincoln Center

      Food & Drink

      America's Fudge Shop
      Slim's Bar & Grill
      Forest City ABC
      Scoop Forest City
      Davis Donut House
      Domino's
      Wendy's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest City? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Forest City.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower 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 86/100 - which is 8% lower than North Carolina.
      Forest City
      86

      14% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest City? Forest City crime rates are 7,466, which are 202% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      7,466 per 100k people

      221% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 14

      221% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Forest City? The median income in Forest City is $29,571 which is 39% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $29,57147% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $18,42738% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      15% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Forest City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Medicine Box Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Forest City home prices? Forest City home prices are $108,500 - which is 31% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $108,50041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $63733% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Forest City have good schools? The Forest City graduation rate is 70% - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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