City profile
Forest City, FL
Orange County · Population 15,312
Forest City is a town in Orange County, FL with about 15,312 residents and a typical home value near $370,000. It is 9 miles from Orlando, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
62°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
233
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$369,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,277
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
100
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Lightning
Nearest major airport
15 mi to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 56% Democratic / 43% Republican
Community
Population
15,312
Black population
10.9%
County
Orange County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 15,312 residents
- Typical home value about $370,000
- 9 miles from Orlando, FL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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