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Forest Hills, PA

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Population
6,116
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
962 ft
Median Home Value
$200,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$89,688
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Forest Hills

Sitting along the wooded hills just east of Pittsburgh, Forest Hills offers a quiet, relaxed suburban setting. Residential streets wind across scenic ridges, lined with classic brick homes, leafy yards, and a comfortable neighborhood feel. It gives residents a peaceful home base while keeping downtown Pittsburgh within an easy twenty-minute drive along Route 30.

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Community amenities are a big draw, especially Forest Hills Park with its walking trails, tennis courts, and popular summer pool. Local students attend the Woodland Hills School District, and daily errands are simple with shopping and dining close by in Monroeville and Edgewood. For homebuyers looking for established charm, green scenery, and a straightforward commute, Forest Hills is an easy place to settle in.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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