Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
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
Forest City is a small, unincorporated community in Seminole County, sitting just northwest of Orlando in one of Central Florida's most accessible corridors. Its low-key, residential character sets it apart from the bustle of nearby urban centers, offering a quieter pace while keeping major employment hubs within easy reach. The interchange of SR 434 and I-4 puts downtown Orlando, the tourist districts of International Drive, and Seminole County's office parks all within a short commute.
Seminole State College, located just minutes away in Sanford and Altamonte Springs, gives the area a steady educational anchor, and the broader Orlando metropolitan job market, spanning healthcare, technology, and hospitality, drives consistent demand for housing throughout this part of the county. Surrounding communities like Longwood and Apopka blend seamlessly into Forest City's edges, giving renters access to a wider range of everyday conveniences without sacrificing the area's calm, tree-lined atmosphere.
The housing mix leans toward single-family rentals and smaller apartment communities, with a variety of garden-style buildings and townhome options spread across well-kept neighborhoods. The overall feel is approachable and grounded, with mature landscaping, modest lot sizes, and a sense of stability that distinguishes Forest City from higher-density pockets elsewhere in the Orlando metro.
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%
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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
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 June 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.