Forest Hill, LA 71430 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Forest Hill, LA—71430

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$169,000

3.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$39,900

5.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

201

66.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.9%

Median Rent

$1,850

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Forest Hill, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Forest Hill, LA is $169,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.2%. This indicates that home prices in Forest Hill, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.9%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$169,000	-3.2%
Single Family	$169,000	-3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Forest Hill, LA

Forest Hill, LA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,850
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	$1,850	$1,850

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

17.4%

3 Bedrooms

79.5%

4 Bedrooms

3.1%

Property Listings — Forest Hill, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Forest Hill, LA is 149. This is a increase of 122.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$330,000	-40.0%
Listing Count	4	-8.0%
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	-8.0%
Days on Market	201	66.0%

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Demographics — Forest Hill, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forest Hill, LA has a population of 2,530, which has remained stable by -0.9% over the past 5 years. Forest Hill, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 36.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	2,530	-0.9%
% Under 18	36.0%	45.2%
% Seniors	10.5%	-61.8%
% WFH	9.9%	65.0%
% w/ College Degree	16.7%	50.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Forest Hill, LA is a predominantly white area, with 50.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 32.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Forest Hill, LA is hispanic, making up 38.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 24.7% of the population in Forest Hill, LA, and this percentage has increased by 133.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	50.3%	-32.1%
% Black	7.1%	∞%
% Hispanic	38.4%	113.3%
% Asian	1.1%	1,000.0%
% Foreign Born	24.7%	133.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Forest Hill, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 29 mortgage originations in Forest Hill, LA, of which 66.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Forest Hill, LA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	29
% Conventional Loans	66.0%
% Government Loans	34.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Forest Hill, LA

Forest Hill, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$850
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,120
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,520
4 Bedroom	-$160	$1,850	$1,690

Forest Hill, LA—71430

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Forest Hill, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Forest Hill, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Forest Hill, LA

Demographics — Forest Hill, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Forest Hill, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Forest Hill, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Forest Hill, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Forest Hill, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$169,000
Median Household Income	$39,900

Forest Hill, LA—71430

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Forest Hill, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Forest Hill, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Forest Hill, LA

Demographics — Forest Hill, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Forest Hill, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Forest Hill, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Forest Hill, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Forest Hill, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Woodworth, LA

Glenmora, LA

Lecompte, LA

Elmer, LA

Alexandria, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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