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FOREST HILL, LA 71430

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Rapides County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
4
vs 4 last year
Pending
1
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$304,500
⇩ 32.4% vs $450,300 last year
Average Price
$354,250
⇩ 12.7% vs $405,867 last year
Days on Market
186
⇧ 7.5% vs 173 days last year

Market Context

Population: 2,491  ·  Density: 7.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $48,188

Typical home value: $176,914  ·  Homeownership: 72.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The FOREST HILL, LA real estate market (71430) currently shows 4 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 186 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 186 days on market compared to 173 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 32.4% year-over-year, from $450,300 to $304,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 186 now vs 173 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $304,500 (-32.4% YoY)
  • Average: $354,250 (-12.7% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 29.8 miles — 218 listings ($48,763,533 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
71430Forest Hill, LA 714300.0 mi4$1,417,000$304,500$354,250
71433Glenmora, LA 714338.3 mi4$1,110,668$224,000$277,667
71424Elmer, LA 7142412.3 mi1$85,000$85,000$85,000
71302Alexandria, LA 7130213.6 mi28$4,017,524$128,500$143,483
71301Alexandria, LA 7130114.8 mi86$19,161,574$161,900$222,809
71367Saint Landry, LA 7136718.8 mi3$1,468,500$489,500$489,500
71409Boyce, LA 7140919.6 mi10$4,171,290$257,000$417,129
71438Hineston, LA 7143820.5 mi1$140,000$140,000$140,000
71341Hessmer, LA 7134121.8 mi7$1,045,100$153,450$149,300
71405Ball, LA 7140524.9 mi22$7,302,306$217,250$331,923
71322Bunkie, LA 7132226.4 mi18$2,812,986$135,000$156,277
71350Mansura, LA 7135027.9 mi21$4,016,481$195,000$191,261
71327Cottonport, LA 7132729.8 mi13$2,015,104$139,000$155,008

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in FOREST HILL, LA 71430?

As of January 2026, there are 4 active listings in FOREST HILL, LA (zip code 71430), compared to 4 the prior year.

What is the median home price in FOREST HILL, LA 71430?

The median listing price in FOREST HILL, LA 71430 is $304,500 as of January 2026, a 32.4% decrease from $450,300 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in FOREST HILL, LA?

Homes in FOREST HILL, LA 71430 spend an average of 186 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 173 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in FOREST HILL, LA 71430?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, FOREST HILL, LA 71430 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 186 days on market compared to 173 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in FOREST HILL, LA?

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