Living in Forest, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest · Census data 2020–2024
Forest has 486 residents with a median age of 24. The median household income is $40,347 (34% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $43,300, the median rent is $950/month.
Forest is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forest at a glance
- Population
- 486
- Median age
- 24State: 38
- Median household income
- $40,347State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $43,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 58.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Forest a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 20.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Forest
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest the median home value is $43,300, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,519 a month in housing costs.
Forest median household income
The median household income in Forest is $40,347 and the income per person is $14,324. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Forest: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 159
- Owner-occupied
- 58.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.7%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.22
Forest demographics
- Population
- 486
- Median age
- 24
- Under 18
- 34.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 151
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest ›
Education in Forest
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest
- Unemployment rate
- 20.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Forest vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 486 | $40,347 | $43,300 | $950 |
| Pioneer | 487 | $82,930 | $49,500 | $844 |
| Oak Grove | 1,264 | $51,136 | $87,500 | $679 |
| Epps | 467 | $53,667 | $67,500 | $1,031 |
| Lake Providence | 3,349 | $27,580 | $115,600 | $606 |
| Bonita | 164 | $25,694 | — | $685 |
| Wilmot | 408 | $26,328 | $61,500 | — |
| Mer Rouge | 437 | $56,583 | $66,000 | $775 |
| Mayersville | 196 | $15,179 | $104,700 | $238 |
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What is the median household income in Forest, LA?
The median household income in Forest is $40,347, 34% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest?
The median home value in Forest is $43,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Forest?
The median gross rent in Forest is $950 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Forest, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 20.7%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Forest?
The median age in Forest is 24 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Forest?
The average commute to work in Forest is 20 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest?
The unemployment rate in Forest is 20.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest?
7.1% of adults in Forest have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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