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Forest Hills

Tennessee · 4,473 residents (2025 est.) · 9.236 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,413,100. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 109%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,683
−1%since 2000
from 4,710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+9%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,473 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,845 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$161,014
+136%since 2000
from $68,228 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
+20%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,413,100
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+305%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+90%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(4,512)
Black1.4%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(36)
Asian1.4%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(408)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(3,921)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(525)
Asian1.3%(63)
Other3.5%(162)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,668)
Diversity Score
36
+311%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.5%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−94.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 96.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

Forest Hills, Tennessee has about 4,683 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Tennessee earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Tennessee expensive?

In Forest Hills, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $1,413,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 78.7% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 6.7% of people in Forest Hills, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hills, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hills, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 443 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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