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Forest Hill.
About
Life in Forest Hill
This Fort Worth suburb of nearly 14,000 people feels like a real neighborhood rather than a sprawling exurb—you're close enough to the city for work and amenities, but far enough removed that you're not paying urban prices. The job market here benefits from Fort Worth's economic diversity—healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors all have a presence—and the 4% unemployment rate suggests reasonable stability, though many residents commute into Fort Worth proper (average 28.7 minutes), which is something to consider if you're valuing your time. The community skews family-oriented with 42% of households raising children under 18 and a median age of 34, so you'll find a neighborhood mentality where people actually know their neighbors rather than just passing by.
Forest Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
21.2%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Forest Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Forest Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (81.6%), and 40.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.2%
of households
Married Couples
54.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Forest Hill
In Forest Hill, rent runs 26% above the TX average, and home values are 34% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,748
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $222,093 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Forest Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tarrant County, which includes Forest Hill, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Forest Hill: Tarrant County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tarrant County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Forest Hill is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Forest Hill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute29.3 min avg
How Forest Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Forest Hill, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Forest Hill runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,276.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Forest Hill Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Forest Hill, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Forest Hill is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Forest Hill, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Forest Hill is less than 1% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Forest Hill has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
36
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
80
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 37°F | 2.34" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.63" |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 3.37" |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 3.13" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.54" |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 1.70" |
| Aug | 96°F | 75°F | 1.68" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 79°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.62" |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 2.81" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Forest Hill
Uninsured
16.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Forest Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jps Health Network
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Fort Worth
Baylor Scott and White Surgical Hospital Fortworth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Fort Worth
Baylor Scott and White All Saints Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Fort Worth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Forest Hill
Forest Hill's student/teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Forest Hill (within 15 miles)
Tarrant County College District
7.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 42,300 students · in-state tuition $1,998 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,883 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,026 students · in-state tuition $63,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $77,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 73 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Forest Hill
Forest Hill has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (73 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayPublic Libraries in Forest Hill
Forest Hill Public Library
6962 Forest Hill Dr, Forest Hill
Cities Near Forest Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Forest Hill?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Forest Hill FAQ
Is Forest Hill, Texas affordable?⌄
Forest Hill's median rent is $1,763/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $68,457/year. Median home value is $187,400.
Is Forest Hill, Texas safe?⌄
Forest Hill's violent crime rate was 264 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1277 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Forest Hill, Texas?⌄
Tarrant County, which includes Forest Hill, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Forest Hill, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Forest Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,763/month and median household income is $68,457/year. The median home value is $187,400. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Forest Hill, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Forest Hill is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from