At a Glance
Median Income
$59,653
$23,364 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $221,376
Median Rent
$1,506/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
3,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
71.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.4% (6% below 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 $221,376. 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 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,169/100K. The murder rate is 30.7/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population13,923
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density3,339/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,653
Per Capita$23,364
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$1,506
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$221,376
Housing Units4,379
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent276/100K
Property3,169/100K
Murder30.7/100K
Assault100/100K
Burglary560/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+71.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries47
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Hill was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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