Forest, MS A-

Population: 5,464
Home Price: $106,600

Overview

Forest is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 5,464. 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. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Small Town
  • Living Costs: Low Cost
  • Employment: (F) Poor
  • Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (F) Poor
  • Safety Rating: NA
  • Public Transport: (B) Good
  • Average Commute: 21.6 minutes
  • Walkability: (A) Excellent
  • Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
  • Shopping Mall: Yes
  • Near Beach or Lake: -
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Forest, MS

Employment and Income Forest Mississippi United States
Per Capita Income $19,094 $23,075 $32,693
Median Household Income $45,274 $43,206 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 8.4% 7.8% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 17.3% 19.4% 10.5%
Age Forest Mississippi United States
Median Age 36.1 38.3 42.3


Gender Forest Mississippi United States
Male 56.0% 47.4% 49.8%
Female 44.0% 52.6% 50.2%


Race Forest Mississippi United States
White 53.9% 53.2% 80.3%
Black or African American 38.0% 40.9% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0% 1.3% 2.7%
Asian 0.0% 0.7% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Race 7.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Multiracial 0.8% 2.3% 5.2%
Housing Information Forest Mississippi United States
Median Home Price $106,600 $103,931 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $460 $521 $801
Family Households 43.3% 43.3% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 34.6% 34.6% 26.2%
Homeowners 55.1% 67.5% 72.9%
Renters 44.9% 32.5% 27.1%
Education Forest Mississippi United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 14.1% 12.6% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 28.6% 28.6% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 25.2% 20.7% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 4.8% 10.0% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.5% 12.1% 15.0%
Proficiency Forest Mississippi United States
Mathematics 40.5% 42.8% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 27.2% 38.0% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Forest Mississippi United States
Murder NA 9.9 3.0
Rape NA 35.9 38.0
Robbery NA 58.9 40.7
Assault NA 226.3 188.5


Property Crime Forest Mississippi United States
Burglary NA 684.8 336.1
Theft NA 2347.0 1913.7
Vehicle Theft NA 189.5 167.1
Arson NA 10.0 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Forest, MS

  • cheese
  • delicious
  • locally grown
  • cheesecake
  • cafe
  • milkshakes
  • tastes
  • snacks
  • mexican
  • spices
  • pretzels
  • bbq
  • sandwich
  • drinks
  • restaurant
  • broccoli
  • waffles
  • cocktail
  • flavors
  • nutrition
  • high school football
  • football
  • college football
  • baseball
  • country music
  • college basketball
  • major league
  • sports coverage
  • basketball
  • coaching
  • teams
  • esports
  • coaches
  • athlete
  • wrestling
  • golf
  • athletes
  • soccer
  • nfl
  • rbsoul
  • creative
  • creative writing
  • cultural center
  • character design
  • minigrant
  • nature
  • arti
  • creativity
  • poster
  • nfts
  • canvas
  • portrait
  • museum
  • painting
  • studio
  • artists
  • junk
  • fps games
  • miami dolphins
  • books
  • cosplay
  • outdoors
  • fitness
  • memes
  • anime
  • guitars
  • scifi
  • adventures
  • gaming
  • movie reviews
  • sports
  • sports coverage
  • creative
  • tv
  • fmrly
  • drama
  • booking
  • rbsoul
  • lifestyle
  • networking
  • hub
  • fashion beauty
  • celebrity
  • hollywood
  • studio
  • gaming
  • sports
  • summer
  • space
  • mountain
  • nature
  • enrichment
  • lodge
  • swimming
  • pool
  • beach
  • winter
  • retail store
  • stores across
  • gift card
  • apparel
  • womens boutique
  • deals
  • cafe
  • soda
  • brands
  • cart
  • flea market
  • walgreens
  • restaurant
  • stocked
  • online shopping
  • checkout
  • candles
  • restaurants
  • walmart

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