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Forest City

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$134K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.272
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$134K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,102 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.54%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.41%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.23%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.2.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.134
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.7%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.248
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.253 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Forest City compares

By median home value, Forest City is the 4th most expensive of 5 cities in Holt County, and its typical home is worth more than 46% of all homes in Holt County.

Home values in Forest City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$69K$183K
cities in Holt County ranked by median home value
#Holt CountyMedian valueHomes
1Mound City$164K768
2Oregon$144K760
3Maitland$140K300
4Forest City$134K272
5Craig$129K975

About the Forest City market

How many homes are there in Forest City, MO?

Forest City, MO contains 272 residential properties, with a median of 1,102 square feet, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $134K.

How does Forest City, MO compare to the rest of Holt County?

By median home value, Forest City, MO is the 4th most expensive of 5 cities in Holt County. Its typical home is worth more than 46% of all homes in Holt County. Maitland ranks just above it and Craig just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forest City, MO?

41% of homes in Forest City, MO are owner-occupied. 23% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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