Living in Forest Hill, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Hill has 727 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $115,938 (91% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $320,700, the median rent is $1,163/month.
Forest Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forest Hill at a glance
- Population
- 727
- Median age
- 34.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $115,938State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $320,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,163/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Forest Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Forest Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Hill the median home value is $320,700, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,700 a month in housing costs.
Forest Hill median household income
The median household income in Forest Hill is $115,938 and the income per person is $33,466. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Forest Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 291
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.04
Forest Hill demographics
- Population
- 727
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.5%
- Households
- 239
- Foreign-born
- 29.2%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Hill ›
Education in Forest Hill
28% of adults 25 and older in Forest Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Forest Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | $302,200 | $900 |
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
| Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | $183,700 | $931 |
| Echo | 552 | $127,965 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Forest Hill, LA?
The median household income in Forest Hill is $115,938, 91% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Hill?
The median home value in Forest Hill is $320,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Forest Hill?
The median gross rent in Forest Hill is $1,163 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Forest Hill, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Forest Hill?
The median age in Forest Hill is 34.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Forest Hill?
The average commute to work in Forest Hill is 22 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Hill?
The unemployment rate in Forest Hill is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Hill?
28% of adults in Forest Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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