At a Glance
Median Income
$48,523
$31,379 per capita
Home Value
$112,400
Zillow: $214,750
Violent Crime
379/100K
2,606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
28.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Heights a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.9% (19% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Forest Heights reports 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,606/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,644
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density583/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$31,379
Unemployment2.9%
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%
Crime
F
Violent379/100K
Property2,606/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,675/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain64.4 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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