At a Glance
Median Income
$76,667
$39,647 per capita
Home Value
$241,200
Zillow: $154,718
Median Rent
$1,773/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Forest Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hills residents earn a median household income of $76,667 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,844 business establishments, including 1,860 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hills is $241,200 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,718. Median rent is $1,773/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 267/100K.
Education
32.7% of adults in Forest Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hills has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population374
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density1,290/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,667
Per Capita$39,647
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$78,803M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,371
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,200
Rent$1,773
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$154,718
Housing Units198
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property267/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,652/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation660 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed214 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Forest Hills was founded in 1959.
The median home in Forest Hills was built in 1958.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 214 Mbps.
There are 1,860 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 123 fatal vehicle crashes.
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