Forest Hills, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,802 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,142,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,072 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,768 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
92.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Davidson County
8
Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Davidson County
7
Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 36
Feb 4 1 40
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 5 0 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 9%

Schools

Percy Priest Elementary
<1 miles, S 4.6 star
Harpeth Hall School
2 miles, N 5 star

Colleges

Lipscomb University
3 miles, NE 2.3 star
Nashville State Community College
5 miles, N 1.4 star
Belmont University
5 miles, NE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Saint Thomas West Hospital
4 miles, N 4.1 star
Tristar Centennial Medical Center
6 miles, NE 3.2 star
Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital
6 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Nashville International Airport
10 miles, E 3.7 star
Lovell Field
116 miles, SE 1.4 star