Total Population
4,234
Population
Growth Rate
-0.24%
Median Age
38
Diversity Index
37.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Forest City
Whatever your reason for traveling to Forest City, business or pleasure, recreation or research, Forest City offers a wide variety of activities to help you have a good time. There are regular events hosted by the city, including a Newcomers Open House to welcome new residents and help them to plug into the community.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
1,698
Total Housing Units
1,888
Owner Occupied
1,158
Renter Occupied
540
Vacant
190
Median Home Value
$165,461
Average Home Value
$206,231
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.92%
Income Projection
Median Household
$61,574 $69,657
Average Household
$90,772 $99,903
Per Capita
$37,383 $41,106
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
266
Total Employed
2,570
Workers 16+
2,142
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
587
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
32
Employed
371
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
32
Employed
252
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
227
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
197
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
177
Some
High School
123
Graduated
High School
554
Associates
Degree
532
Bachelor's
Degree
450
Graduate
Degree
328
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,406
Non-Resident Commuters
717
Drive Alone
1,609
Carpooled
153
Public
5
Work At Home
129
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09