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Forest Hills

#39 in Best Suburbs to Live in Pittsburgh Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Pittsburgh, PA
  • 5 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Forest Hills is a suburb of Pittsburgh with a population of 6,401. Forest Hills is in Allegheny County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Forest Hills offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Forest Hills there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Forest Hills and residents tend to lean conservative.
    About Forest Hills...
    Population
    6,401

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $126,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $922
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Forest Hills Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      63.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      110.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      821.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      142.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      20%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    Working in Forest Hills

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,044
    National
    $55,322
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    Forest Hills Reviews

    5 reviews
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    Great place to live! Very safe, everyone takes care of their properties, close to Pittsburgh amenities yet not as expensive...for now!
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    Great place to live and raise a family. Neighbors are friendly and look out for each other. The houses are gorgeous and big plus affordable and have all the big city amenities within a 15min drive.
    Laid back,Many new things to do and see, nice people, great healthcare system, affordable living