Blended score for Forest City's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Somewhat walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

5.5 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

90 / 100

Restaurants & cafes15

Grocery stores6

Parks1

Schools4

Transit stops5

Pharmacies4

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School

1.94 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 470
Student:teacher ratio: 12.7:1
District: Rutherford County Schools

Middle

East Rutherford Middle School

3.79 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 543
Student:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
District: Rutherford County Schools

High

East Rutherford High School

3.48 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 685
Student:teacher ratio: 13.4:1
District: Rutherford County Schools

Current Weather

Live conditions in Forest City, from Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport.

63°F

Clear

ZIP codes in Forest City

28043 · 137 for sale 28167 · 76 for sale

Forest City real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Forest City right now?+

There are currently 137 active listings in Forest City, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Forest City?+

The median list price for active listings in Forest City is $239,900. Homes are spending an average of 160 days on market.

Is Forest City's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Forest City have fallen 1.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Forest City?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Forest City are none, Other, White Oak.

What schools serve Forest City?+

The closest public schools to Forest City's center are Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School, East Rutherford Middle School, East Rutherford High School. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Forest City walkable?+

Forest City's center has a walkability score of 53 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

Listing data provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.