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Forest Hills, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Jackson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
366
Population
732/sq mi density
$86,250
Median Income
$45,159 per capita
$853
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,828 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$853/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Zillow (ZHVI)
$410,787
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median List Price
$385,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
58.9%
Owner-Occupied
41.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$853/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $410,787 |
| Median Sale Price | $415,000 |
| Median List Price | $385,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 41.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 241 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |