Forest City, IA

Forest City, Iowa is a small town located in the heart of the Iowa Corn Belt. The town was founded in 1857 and has a population of just over 2,000 people. Forest City is home to several businesses and industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail.

The real estate market in Forest City is very active. There are a number of homes for sale in the town, as well as condos and apartments. The median sales price for homes in Forest City was $145,000 in 2016. The average size of a home sold in Forest City was 1,851 square feet. The median list price for homes was $175,000.

The majority of residents living in Forest City are homeowners. There are also a number of renters living in the town. The vacancy rate for housing units is just under 2%.

Forest City is located within the Des Moines metro area which has a population of over 1 million people. There are several major employers located within commuting distance of Forest City including Mercy Medical Center and Wells Fargo Bank Midwest Region Headquarters.