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Forest, MS vs Meridian, MS

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- The median age of a home in Forest is 27.5% younger than the median age of a home in Meridian.
 Forest, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age40  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$107,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock37.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.49.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.4$11.0
 Homes Owned46.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock16.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Forest, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$960$1,840
 Studio Apartment$650  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$620$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$770  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$970$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,250  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Forest, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold4.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Forest, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock10.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9998.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock12.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock9.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9999.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Forest, MSMeridian, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer5.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock7.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198923.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19495.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock9.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews
Anna Maria · Meridian, MS
A great place to be.
Over 4 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Phillip · Augusta, ME
My personal experience
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Brenda · Collinsville, MS
I flew, too.
Over 10 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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