At a Glance
Median Income
$86,802
$58,113 per capita
Home Value
$182,200
Zillow: $56,695
Median Rent
$970/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
1,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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+
3.8 / 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 $86,802 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,113. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% 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 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,245/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,332
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density4,033/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,802
Per Capita$58,113
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,200
Rent$970
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$56,695
Housing Units3,604
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property1,245/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary215/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,092 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+24.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Forest Hills was founded in 1919.
The median home in Forest Hills was built in 1948.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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