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Forest City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
180
Population
184/sq mi density
$45,750
Median Income
$23,819 per capita
$74,300
Home Value
$386,905 Zillow
$392
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
272 sunny days/yr
425
Violent Crime/100K
637 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,300 home value, $392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$74,300
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$392/mo
66% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
128
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$74,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$386,905
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.8%
Owner-Occupied
45.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$392/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
54.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $74,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,905 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $392 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 128 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 17.2% |