There are 20 independent living communities serving Forest City, North Carolina. This includes 3 communities in Forest City and 17 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in North Carolina range from $20 up to $145, with a median cost running about $54. The per month expense averages roughly $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Annually, the average cost is about $19,404, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Forest City is a small city in Rutherford County in the State of North Carolina. Though the city itself includes 21,055 residents, the encompassing statistical area includes a population of 2,068,612. Those 55 and over represent 30% of the total community.
Forest City has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The median home price in the city is $141,000, which is much lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Forest City also has a high unemployment rate of around 15.53%. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($17,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina.
Forest City has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives very high levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Forest City has better than average air quality ratings and a low crime rate.