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Forest Hills

Peaceful environs and large lot homes all enveloped in nature.

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Welcome to Forest Hills

Making its best rural East Texas impression, the Forest Hills community offers a sublime escape from Dallas' bustling city center, just 15 minutes away. Dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, Forest Hills relishes in maintaining a historical link to those earlier days.
 
Large stately homes, each a unique, architectural wonder, sit on sweeping lots. Many of the homes are shaded in a canopy of trees, calling back to early developers selling lots as an opportunity to own a home "in the forest."
 
With direct access to both the Dallas Arboretum and the recreational wonder of White Rock Lake, this small, tightly-knit community answers the question of what it's like to live amidst nature—extraordinary.
 

What to Love

  • Huge lots and estate homes with plenty of room to raise a family
  • Close to the conveniences of Dallas, but with the comforts of country living
  • Many outdoor recreational opportunities, including White Rock Lake
  • Walk to the Dallas Arboretum

People & Lifestyle

The residents of Forest Hills skew a bit older; the median age is 45. And owing much to its ideal location within East Dallas and an even more ideal lifestyle, when people move to Forest Hills, they are here to stay. Nearly 95% of homes are owner-occupied, and they stay in those homes an average of almost 20 years.
Dining, Shopping & Entertainment
Even though it has a more pastoral quality than some of its neighbors, Forest Hills still has plenty of the big city tastes for which Dallas is known. 
 
Among the most highly celebrated is Smoky Rose, where authentic Texas brisket is on the menu. Cane Russo at Gaston and Grand is a high-end pizzeria with festive outdoor seating.
 
Head over to The Lot for a farm-to-table experience complete with a beer garden. Next door, you'll discover cozy comfort food in a social, upbeat setting at the Local Traveler.
 

Things to Do

Forest Hills claims two of Metroplex's top outdoor destinations. 
 
A 15-minute walk from the center of the community is the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Even closer is the southern end of the Dallas recreational centerpiece White Rock Lake and access to its boat ramps, picnic and park areas, and nine miles of trails.
 
Forest Hills also features the northern terminus for Dallas' Santa Fe Trail, a 5.3 mile stretch of paved pathways perfect for walking, running, or biking.
 

Schools

Forest Hills is home to several excellent academic institutions, including:
 
 
 
 

Overview for Forest Hills, TX

2,710 people live in Forest Hills, where the median age is 25 and the average individual income is $27,174. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,710

Total Population

25 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$27,174

Average individual Income

Around Forest Hills, TX

There's plenty to do around Forest Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

68
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shake Smart, Swim N' Flow, and K9 Water World.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shake Smart Logo
Dining 0.8 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Swim N' Flow Logo
Active 1.64 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
K9 Water World Logo
Active 4.65 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
HH Fitness Logo
Active 4.2 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
San Marcos Jiu Jitsu Logo
Active 1.09 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Hair Fitness Salon Logo
Beauty 2.58 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Forest Hills, TX

Population Households Employment

Forest Hills has 1,307 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Forest Hills do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 2,710 people call Forest Hills home. The population density is 4,800.026 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

2,710

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

25

Median Age

47.9 / 52.1%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
1,307

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$27,174

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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Address

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