Living in Forest Hills, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Hills has 329 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $90,313 (25% higher than the North Carolina median), the median rent is $1,208/month.
Forest Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forest Hills at a glance
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $90,313State: $72,388
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Forest Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Forest Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Hills the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,773 a month in housing costs.
Forest Hills median household income
The median household income in Forest Hills is $90,313 and the income per person is $47,061. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Forest Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 56.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.6%
- Vacant
- 14.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.56
Forest Hills demographics
- Population
- 329
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 5.2%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Hills ›
Education in Forest Hills
68.9% of adults 25 and older in Forest Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 49.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.7%
Forest Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | 329 | $90,313 | — | $1,208 |
| Cullowhee | 7,973 | $35,929 | $382,300 | $869 |
| Webster | 470 | $61,528 | $375,000 | $733 |
| Sylva | 2,646 | $44,086 | $201,200 | $797 |
| Dillsboro | 195 | $58,516 | $270,300 | $1,026 |
| Franklin | 4,268 | $47,888 | $195,000 | $725 |
| Cashiers | 683 | $73,750 | $346,200 | $1,341 |
| Cherokee | 2,059 | $55,972 | $189,900 | $1,075 |
| Highlands | 1,074 | $71,509 | $700,900 | $650 |
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What is the median household income in Forest Hills, NC?
The median household income in Forest Hills is $90,313, 25% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Forest Hills?
The median gross rent in Forest Hills is $1,208 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Forest Hills, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Forest Hills?
The median age in Forest Hills is 46.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Forest Hills?
The average commute to work in Forest Hills is 20 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Hills?
The unemployment rate in Forest Hills is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Hills?
68.9% of adults in Forest Hills 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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