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Forest, LA
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Population: 308
Home Price: $80,000
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Overview
Forest is a village in the state of Louisiana with a population of 308. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Forest has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.9 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Forest, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$15,634
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$31,458
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
42.6
39.1
42.3
Gender
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Male
45.8%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
54.2%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Forest
Louisiana
United States
White
81.2%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
11.0%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.5%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.2%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$80,000
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$518
$591
$801
Family Households
57.0%
57.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.8%
25.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.1%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
26.9%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Forest
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
17.6%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.9%
23.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
36.6%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.7%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
4.9%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
53.0%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
70.0%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Forest
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forest, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hamburger
nutrition
cheeses
caf
pizza
pickles
chili
olive garden
drinks
italian food
wine
ice cream
beer
football
basketball
baseball
video games
tennis
hoops
softball
athlete
cfb
mlb
nba
coaches
nfl
teams
inspired by
literary
creative
gallery
creativity
crafts
drawing
library
video games
treasure hunting
anime
books
wgno
sports
creative
tv
educational
hiphoprap
ent
celebrity
government politics
summer
sports
mountains
hot tub
cabin
space
merchh
kitc
pickup
packaged
walmart
beauty supply
crafts
ebay
shopping spree
brands
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