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Forrest City, Arkansas houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Forrest City, AR (St. Francis County) — Census median home value $87,800, county listing prices down about 20.7% over the past year. Market data for Forrest City houses and the broader area.
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Forrest City, AR is in St. Francis County, Arkansas — this guide covers houses in Forrest City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,826, with a median household income of $33,522. Census data puts the median value of houses in Forrest City at $87,800.
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Market overview
Forrest City housing market
Forrest City is in St. Francis County, Arkansas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Forrest City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$87,800
Population (Census ACS)
12,826
Median household income
$33,522
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Forrest City market snapshot
Population
12,826
County
St. Francis County
Median Household Income
$33,522
Median Home Value (city)
$87,800
Median Gross Rent
$795/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-20.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Forrest City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $87,800.
County Price Trend
St. Francis County's FHFA house price index shows a -20.74% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Forrest City has an estimated population of 12,826 and a median household income of $33,522, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Forrest City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 28% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: St. Francis County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Forrest City.
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Nearby communities include Madison, Caldwell, Widener, Palestine, Colt, Goodwin, Hughes, Wheatley.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Haynes (~8.5 mi), Wynne (~15.3 mi), Marianna (~16.6 mi), Hunter (~18.9 mi), Moro (~18.9 mi), Vanndale (~20.9 mi), Aubrey (~21.1 mi), Fair Oaks (~21.2 mi), Parkin (~21.8 mi), Fargo (~22.3 mi), Brinkley (~24.0 mi), Rondo (~24.7 mi), LaGrange (~24.9 mi), Cotton Plant (~26.0 mi), Monroe (~26.2 mi), Cherry Valley (~27.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Forrest City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
12,826
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$87,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$33,522
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$795
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-20.74%
Census place type
city
County
St. Francis County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
20.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
0524430
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Forrest City FAQ
What are houses worth in Forrest City, AR?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Forrest City at $87,800.
How much do houses cost in Forrest City, AR?
For owner-occupied houses in Forrest City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $87,800. Active listing prices in St. Francis County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Forrest City, AR?
Forrest City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Francis County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Forrest City, AR?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Forrest City's population at approximately 12,826.
What's the median rent in Forrest City, AR?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Forrest City at approximately $795 per month.
What is the median household income in Forrest City, AR?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Forrest City at approximately $33,522.
Is the Forrest City housing market growing?
St. Francis County's FHFA house price index shows a -20.74% annual change in 2025.
Is Forrest City, AR affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Forrest City's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 28% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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