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Forest, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Scott County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,365
Population
410/sq mi density
$51,082
Median Income
$20,570 per capita
$129,100
Home Value
$118,653 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,082 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,100 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$129,100
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$695/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,354
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$129,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$118,653
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.6%
Owner-Occupied
49.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$695/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $129,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $118,653 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $695 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,354 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |