Forest City City Property Records in North Carolina

Forest City property records typically include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel boundaries, tax assessments, ownership history, and sometimes building or zoning information. Because multiple U.S. communities are named Forest City, users should first identify the correct county and state. Official records are usually available through the local County Recorder, Register of Deeds, or County Clerk for recorded land documents; the County Assessor or Property Appraiser for parcel ownership, valuations, and tax assessments; and the County Treasurer or Tax Collector for property tax bills and payment status. Court-related property matters—such as foreclosures, probate transfers, or judgment liens—may be found through the relevant County Clerk of Court or state trial court system. For zoning, permits, and municipal code issues, users can check the applicable City of Forest City or town planning/building department. Official county and municipal websites are the best legal sources, and certified copies generally must be requested directly from the responsible office.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$35,897
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$142,100
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,027
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.72%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$815 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
41%
Population
Population:
7,368

Forest City Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Forest City, North Carolina. It lists reported violent crimes, including murder, robbery, and assault, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Each category includes a reported count.

The data shows no reported murders, 4 robberies, and 28 assaults. For property crimes, it shows 391 total property crimes, including 96 burglaries and 11 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category, helping readers see the types of reported crime in Forest City and how often each type appears in the data.

Robberies
Robberies:
4
Burglary
Burglary:
96
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
11
Theft
Theft:
284
Assault
Assault:
28
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
7

What Is the Population Profile of Forest City

This section shows the racial and ethnic composition of Forest City, with population counts and percentages for each group. The three largest groups are White at 54% (3,981 residents), Black at 25% (1,843 residents), and Hispanic at 11% (798 residents). The data also includes Two + Races at 7% (493), Other Race at 2% (129), Asian at 2% (121), American Indian at 0.04% (3), and Pacific Islander at 0% (0).

White
54%
3,981
Black
25%
1,843
Hispanic
11%
798
Two + Races
7%
493
Asian
2%
121
Other Race
2%
129
American Indian
0.04%
3
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Forest City, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina B

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Forest City, such as diversity, parks, schools, and nightlife. The highest-rated categories are Diversity, rated A, Access to Parks, rated A-, and Public Schools, rated B+. Other notable ratings include Access to Bars (B-), Health & Fitness and Walkability (C+), and Jobs (C-). Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Forest City.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C-
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Forest City

Forest City's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Some College (19%), and Below High School (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
35%
Some College
19%
Below High School
14%
Bachelor Degree
10%
Associate Degree
5%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
1%

When Were Homes Built

Forest City's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (40%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (34%) and 1980 - 1999 (15%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
40%
1940 - 1959
34%
1980 - 1999
15%
Before 1939
6%
2000 - Present
5%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Forest City's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (42%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (36%) and 4 Bedrooms (9%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
42%
2 Bedrooms
36%
4 Bedrooms
9%
1 Bedroom
8%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
0.86%

What Is the Average Age

Forest City's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are Under 10 (19%), 65 Plus (16%), and 45 - 54 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

Under 10
19%
65 Plus
16%
45 - 54
13%
25 - 34
12%
55 - 64
12%
18 - 24
9%
10 - 17
9%
35 - 44
9%

Property Market Trends at Forest City

Forest City's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $142,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $815 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Forest City's dynamic real estate landscape.

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