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Forest Hills

Tennessee · 5,038 residents · 9.236 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $205,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $866,400. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 276% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,038
+7%since 2000
from 4,710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 510 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+4%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Forest Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$205,997
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$112,563
+65%since 2000
from $68,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$866,400
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+390%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
3.7% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+41%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,638)
Black0.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(127)
Asian2.2%(110)
Other3.5%(177)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,066)
Diversity Score
21
+144%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
34.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

Forest Hills, Tennessee has about 5,038 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Tennessee earns about $205,997 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 $866,400, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

About 80.3% 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 4.9% 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 798 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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