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Forest Hill, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna Morris

Forest Hill is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, Just moved here 10 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Hill sits at 276.2 per 100K. With a population of 13,923, Forest Hill is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks!

10 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Joseph Evans

Best coffee shops in Forest Hill?

Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Hill sits at 276.2 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Benjamin Reed

Is it worth buying in Forest Hill?

Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 13,923, Forest Hill is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Hill sits at 276.2 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has inve...

8 replies 13 upvotes housing
Grace Young

How is Forest Hill for outdoor activities?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Hill sits at 276.2 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new develo...

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Joseph Evans

Thinking about relocating to Forest Hill from Albuquerque

So, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 13,923, Forest Hill is a small town. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $171,300, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Tha...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Grace Young

Life in Forest Hill as a young professional

OK so It's a a small town city with about 13,923 people. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost o...

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Isabelle Kelly

Quick question about Forest Hill

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $171,300 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Isabelle Kelly

Working in Forest Hill -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,506/month for a decent place. With a population of 13,923, Forest Hill is a small town. Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Forest Hill sits at 276.2 per 100K. The city has invested...

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Julia

Is public transit usable in Forest Hill?

The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,506 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Julia

Considering Forest Hill vs Nashville -help me decide

First post here. I work in engineering and Poverty rate is 15.2%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $171,300 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa...

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