Forest Hills, NC

Tucked into the scenic Cullowhee Valley in western North Carolina, Forest Hills is a tiny, quiet village of around 300 residents. Sitting right across Highway 107 from Western Carolina University, the neighborhood grew around a historic 19th-century Victorian estate and has kept its peaceful, wooded character ever since. Its hillside streets offer a relaxed mountain setting, giving residents easy access to campus while keeping everyday life calm and low-key.

Today, the village is largely home to university faculty, staff, and retirees who appreciate a quiet, close-knit neighborhood. Because the community remains strictly residential, daily life revolves around leafy streets and scenic valley views, with university cultural events, sporting games, and nearby dining just a short trip across the highway. It offers a comfortable mix of mountain peace and college-town convenience in the heart of Jackson County.