Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
16%
Forrest City
Forrest City, AR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$658
Population
12,910
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Bask in the Jewel of the Delta’s country setting
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Situated along the I-40 corridor between Little Rock and Memphis, Tennessee, Forrest City is a small town on the move. Established in 1870, Forrest City touts a storied past evident in the historic buildings that populate the downtown area, the many artifacts on display at the Saint Francis County Museum, and the town’s location on Davidson’s Approach—which is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System.
Forrest City residents enjoy a tranquil atmosphere, with plenty of lush surroundings and quiet neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation abounds at numerous local parks in addition to the nearby Village Creek State Park, Saint Francis National Forest, and White River National Wildlife Refuge. Forrest City is also within minutes of multiple rivers, where residents partake in fishing and kayaking.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$33,008
Average: $44,828
Education
1,200
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,743
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forrest City has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Forrest City, AR is $473 for a studio, $658 for one bedroom, $739 for two bedrooms, and $982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forrest City has increased by 6.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$658/month
703 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-8
123 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
497 Students
Public
Grades 5-6
Public
Grades 6-8
269 Students
Public
Grades K-8
123 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
491 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.