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Cost of living in Forest Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Pennsylvania. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest Hills is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest Hills is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Forest Hills is $222,966.
The median income in Forest Hills is $89,688.
Forest Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest Hills | Pennsylvania | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 102 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest Hills, PA Weather
The average high in Forest Hills is 61.6° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 81.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 25.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest Hills
The current population in Forest Hills is 6,286. The population has decreased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,286 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 6,332 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 6,397 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 6,408 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 6,333 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 6,377 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,401 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6,439 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 6,475 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,491 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,501 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,516 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 6,524 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 6,532 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,540 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest Hills
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Forest Hills is:
76.9% White with 4,837 White residents.
12.4% African American with 777 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 41 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 56 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 272 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 303 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest Hills | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 73.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.4% | 10.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 8.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest Hills
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Forest Hills is 48.7% female with 3,059 female residents.
Forest Hills is 51.3% male with 3,227 male residents.
| Gender | Forest Hills | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest Hills for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Forest Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest Hills | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest Hills, Pennsylvania
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1.7% of households in Forest Hills earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Forest Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Forest Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Forest Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Forest Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Forest Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Forest Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Forest Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Forest Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.6% of households in Forest Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest Hills | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 17.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.6% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
