Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Forest Hills
Forest Hills, PA Area Guide
Pittsburg’s wooded, secluded borough
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Affordable
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Forest Hills is small borough located only 10 miles west of Pittsburg. This small town is mainly residential with affordable options for houses and apartments. As the name implies, Forest Hills is lush and wooded. Preservation is so important to this small borough that almost one quarter of the land area is dedicated to parks. Forest Hills has been recognized as a Tree City USA community for over 20 years. The area is far enough to feel secluded, but still close enough to enjoy amenities in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
There are several amusement parks and water parks near Forest Hills. With Pittsburg only 30 minutes away, residents take full advantage of major destinations and attractions such the University of Pittsburg, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the Paints Arena. Forest Hills’ isolated yet convenient location attracts people from all walks of life, but the area is especially popular with retirees. Find your next home in Forest Hills today if you want the luxury of city amenities but the peacefulness of a small town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,973
Average: $108,890
Education
3,030
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,486
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forest Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- Chatham Arboretum
- Pittsburgh Zoo
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.