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Forest Hills

Pennsylvania · 6,429 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Forest Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,716. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,429
−6%since 2000
from 6,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,108 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+8%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K7K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,716
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,909
+77%since 2000
from $26,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$893
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,437)
Black3%(203)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(49)
Asian1.3%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.2%(832)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,922)
Black14.8%(951)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(159)
Asian1.8%(118)
Other6.1%(395)
Diversity Score51.1%(3,285)
Diversity Score
51
+319%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

Forest Hills, Pennsylvania has about 6,429 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $72,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Forest Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $129,300, and the typical rent is about $893 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% of people in Forest Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 906 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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