At a Glance
Median Income
$103,500
$31,093 per capita
Home Value
$320,100
Zillow: $204,376
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
67.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.1% smoking rate
How Forest Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Hill a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hill residents earn a median household income of $103,500 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,093. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hill is $320,100 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,376. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
28.6% of adults in Forest Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population797
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density212/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born34.5%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,500
Per Capita$31,093
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$7,414M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$320,100
Rent$1,006
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$204,376
Housing Units321
Rent Burden33.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation156 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+67.3%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Hill was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
34.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.