Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Forest City
Forest City, FL Area Guide
A peaceful suburb between Orlando and Wekiwa Springs
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Located about 10 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando, Forest City is a tranquil suburb revered for its family-oriented environment. Forest City offers residents the welcoming atmosphere of a small town along with all the amenities associated with suburban living, which are primarily clustered on East Semoran Boulevard, the main commercial thoroughfare.
Being predominantly residential, Forest City provides plenty of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent along peaceful, tree-lined avenues. Residents enjoy easy access to numerous lakes, including Bear Lake, Lake Lotus, Mirror Lake, and Lake Brantley. The community is also just a short drive away from Wekiwa Springs State Park and Lake Apopka, affording ample opportunities for spectacular outdoor recreation close to home. Commuting from Forest City is simple with convenience to U.S. 441/North Orange Blossom Trail and nearby Interstate 4.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,550
Average: $104,426
Education
4,688
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,441
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forest City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sanlando Park
- Cranes Roost Park
- Lake Fairview Park
- Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
- Clarcona Horse Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Orlando Sanford International
- Orlando International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.