Forest Hills 67 Good
Forest Hills Livability #189 ranked city in North Carolina#9,443 ranked city in the USARanks better than 67% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Forest Hills

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Housing

    A subpar score in the housing category may indicate that this area struggles with housing affordability, sluggish appreciation rates and home values lower than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Forest Hills transportation information

      Statistic Forest Hills North Carolina National
      Average one way commute18min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work78.9%81.1%76.4%
      Workers who carpool13.2%9.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home4.4%4.8%4.6%
      Source: The Forest Hills, NC data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).