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Forrest County Schools

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Median Home$169,071

Median Rent$981/month

Population20,402

Leading IndustriesWholesale Trade · Manufacturing · Education11% wholesale trade

Home Value Growth⬆⬆⬆+39.9% over 2 years

Family-Friendly25% of residentsabove average nationally

Homeowners71% of occupied units

NotableVeteran Community8% of residents · top 27% nationally

Forrest County Schools

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Mortgage

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Local Mortgage Rates

FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Forrest County Schools.

APR 7.078%Est. Payment $904/mo

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Est. All-In Cost

True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Forrest County Schools.

Property Tax $103/moAvg. Utilities $175/mo

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Insurance

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Insurance Estimates

Est. Homeowners

Homeowners, flood & wildfire insurance estimates for Forrest County Schools.

Est. Flood $42/mo

Natural Hazard

Flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk data

Est. Flood Ins.

FEMA flood zones and flood insurance estimates for Forrest County Schools.

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Earthquake Risk

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Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for Forrest County Schools.

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Est. Wildfire Ins.

Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for Forrest County Schools.

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Place

Cost of living, demographics, and community profile

Income, rent and all-in ownership costs for Forrest County Schools.

Median Rent $981/mo

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Community Profile

People, housing & businesses in Forrest County Schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are today's mortgage rates in Forrest County Schools?›

As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Forrest County Schools is approximately 7.041% (7.078% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.

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What is the median home price in Forrest County Schools?›

The median home value in Forrest County Schools is $169k. The median monthly rent is $981. Annual property taxes average $1k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

Are home values rising in Forrest County Schools?›

Home values in Forrest County Schools have increased 39.9% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.

How much income do you need to buy a home in Forrest County Schools?›

Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $846/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $36k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Forrest County Schools is $61k/year.

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What industries drive the economy in Forrest County Schools?›

The largest employment sectors in Forrest County Schools are public administration (23%) and wholesale trade (11%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.