Forrest County, MS home prices

Forrest County, MS: the typical home is worth $187,739 as of 2026-05, up +0.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $137/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1977: $60,092 → 2026: $187,739 (3.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $187,739, homes in Forrest County sit 26% above the Mississippi median ($149,134) and 20% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #20 of 80 Mississippi counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$927/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,185/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Lamar County, MS ($267,560) · Perry County, MS ($161,222) · Stone County, MS ($205,524) · Jones County, MS ($157,584) · Marion County, MS ($140,499) · Pearl River County, MS ($200,157)