Housing in Forest, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$114,753
Forest vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Forest is highlighted.
Median Home Value
34th%ilemost expensive$129,100show rank
Median Rent
16th%ilemost expensive rent$695show rank
Rent Burden
33rd%ilehighest rent burden16.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$129,100
Median Rent
$695
Total Housing Units
2,169
Vacancy Rate
13.7%
Owner Occupied
50.6%
Renter Occupied
49.4%
Median Property Tax
$1,205
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$475
Housing Types
Single Family58.7%
Multi-Family24.3%
Mobile Home17.0%
The median home value in Forest, MS is $129,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Forest is $114,753. The median rent is $695 per month (Census ACS). About 50.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 2,169 total housing units.