Forest Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Orange County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,644 Population 583/sq mi density
$48,523 Median Income $31,379 per capita
$112,400 Home Value $214,750 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,523 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Heights, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,523
35% below
$31,379 per capita
Home Value
$112,400
60% below
Zillow: $214,750
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Forest Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Forest Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
233%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Heights residents earn a median household income of $48,523 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,379. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,478 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Heights is $112,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,750. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

12.1% of adults in Forest Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forest Heights has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,644
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$31,379
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty28.9%
County GDP$5,864M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,240

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,400
Rent
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$214,750
Housing Units734
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,675/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation25 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Forest Heights was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Jack Brooks Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.