Forest Hills, NC
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute82
Public Transit11
Affordability83
Public Safety100
Airports30
Hospitals74
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools40
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
304Population-234 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
73%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
High school graduate4%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree46%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector52%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office10%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$247kMedian Home Value+$800 (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$738Median Monthly Rent+$32 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197952%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K31%
$250K to $299K27%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
North Carolina20
Jackson County1
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
North Carolina30
Jackson County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills
Inland Flooding42
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
4 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
6 miles, W
The Academy at Soar
12 miles, NE
Trimont Christian Academy
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, NC
Western Carolina University
1 miles, NE
Brevard College
27 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
42 miles, NE
Young Harris College
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
6 miles, N
Angel Medical Center
13 miles, SW
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
15 miles, S
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
57 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
62 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
93 miles, NE