At a Glance
Median Income
$86,250
$45,159 per capita
Median Rent
$853/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
499/100K
6,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
301 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 $86,250 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,271 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hills reports 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,828/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Forest Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hills has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population366
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,250
Per Capita$45,159
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$933
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$853
Ownership58.9%
Zillow$410,787
Housing Units241
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent499/100K
Property6,828/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation2,250 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+49.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband64.3%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Hills was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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