Forest City vs West Des Moines: Housing
| Forest City | West Des Moines | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,500 | $309,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $720/mo | $1,237/mo |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.7% | 57.4% |
| Rent as Share of Income | 12.5% | 17.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, ACS 2020-2024.