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Forest City, NC

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Population
7,410
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,015 ft
Median Home Value
$160,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$813/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$35,524
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityShelby, North Carolina19 miles away · 23,309 residents.

About Forest City

Forest City, originally known as Burnt Chimney, is a town in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Home to multiple National Register-listed historic districts, the Rutherford County Farm Museum, and the collegiate summer league Forest City Owls baseball team, the community of approximately 7,363 is served by the Rutherford County Schools district for public education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+97.6ratingLow Rent PricesA96.7rating

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