Forest Hills, Durham, NC
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability73
Walkability84
Commute83
Public Transit74
Affordability100
Public Safety100
Airports47
Hospitals73
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+2.9k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black55%
Caucasian26%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Walked8%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$186kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$753Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Durham County2
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Durham County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, Durham, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, Durham, NC
Our Playhouse Preschool & Kindergart
0 miles, SW
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
1 miles, S
Quality Education Institute of Durham
1 miles, SE
International Montessori School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University
1 miles, E
Duke University
2 miles, NW
Apex School of Theology
6 miles, SE
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
9 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, Durham, NC
Duke University Hospital
2 miles, NW
Duke Regional Hospital
4 miles, N
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
5 miles, N
University of North Carolina Hospital
9 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills, Durham, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
10 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
58 miles, W
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
68 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
89 miles, E