At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$151,654 per capita
Home Value
$1,142,200
Zillow: $1,367,356
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,065/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
299 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $151,654. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,919 business establishments, including 2,442 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hills is $1,142,200 , 305% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,367,356. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
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 1,065/100K.
Education
77.6% of adults in Forest Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,802
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$151,654
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$116,879M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,598
Housing
A
Home Value$1,142,200
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$1,367,356
Housing Units1,891
Rent Burden11.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,065/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death10,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation767 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.6%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Hills was built in 1969.
24.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Nashville International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 2,442 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 129 fatal vehicle crashes.
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