salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,880 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Mississippi cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Mississippi. It is number 19 of 66 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Forest?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Forest
| Size | Forest | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $464 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,096 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $991 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Forest overall?
Everyday prices in Mississippi overall are 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Forest, so the Mississippi figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Forest
Life in Forest
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forest?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $32 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $141,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forest, MS?
Renting in Forest costs a median of about $947 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Mississippi median is $1,187.
How much do I need to make to live in Forest?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,880 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Forest cheap or expensive?
Forest is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $53,627. It ranks 19th cheapest of 66 Mississippi cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Forest?
The median homeowner in Forest pays $1,252 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Forest more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Mississippi are 13% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Forest?
The median home value in Forest is $141,100, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,357 people live in Forest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.