Forest Hills, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
Forest Hills, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest Hills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hills residents earn a median household income of $86,802 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,113. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hills is $182,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,695. Median rent is $970/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hills reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 821/100K.
Education
60.3% of adults in Forest Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% above the national average). 98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.