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Forest Hills

Florida · Tampa · 9,478 residents · 2.634 sq mi
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The short version

Forest Hills has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,855. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $262,694. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Forest Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,478
Population density
3,598 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,855
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$33,676
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,694
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,769
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.9%
26.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
74.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(4,009)
Black9.2%(875)
Hispanic / Latino44%(4,172)
Asian2.3%(218)
Other2.2%(204)
Diversity Score77.2%(7,320)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(4,009)
Black9.2%(875)
Hispanic / Latino44%(4,172)
Asian2.3%(218)
Other2.2%(204)
Diversity Score77.2%(7,320)
Diversity Score
77
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
Female
45.0%
Foreign born
31.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
39.4%
US average: 13.6%
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FOREST HILLS VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida?

Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida has about 9,478 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida earns about $68,855 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida expensive?

In Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida, the median home is worth about $262,694, and the typical rent is about $1,769 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida?

About 17.5% of people in Forest Hills, Tampa, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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

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