Forest Hill, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Tarrant County County
Forest Hill, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hill residents earn a median household income of $59,653 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,364. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hill is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,797. Median rent is $1,506/month, with 39.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hill reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,567/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Forest Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.