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Forest, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
336
Population
201/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$18,600 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$79,692 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,000
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
96
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$79,692
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.3%
Owner-Occupied
34.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$775/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
65.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $79,692 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 96 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |