Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Forest Hills, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,286

Median Agei

43.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.9%4,837

Black

12.4%777

Hispanic/Latino

4.8%303

Two or More

4.3%272

Other

0.9%56

Asian

0.7%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%134

High School Diploma

14.5%736

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%247

Some College (1+ yr)

9.2%464

Associate's Degree

10.4%525

Bachelor's Degree

33.8%1,712

Master's Degree

16.8%852

Professional Degree

3.1%156

Doctorate

3.6%182

HS or Higher

99%

BA or Higher

57.4%

Graduate+

23.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$200,700

Median Renti

$1,068

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.3%2,342

Renter-Occupied

24.7%770

Total Units

3,436

Homeownership

75.3%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%39

$50K–$100K

6.6%154

$100K–$150K

18.2%426

$150K–$200K

23.3%546

$200K–$300K

29.8%699

$300K–$500K

18.8%440

$500K–$1M

1.6%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

148

$750–$1,000

122

$1,000–$1,250

287

$1,250–$1,500

105

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.6%158

2000–2009

0.7%25

1990–1999

1.6%56

1980–1989

4.2%146

1970–1979

5.6%194

1960–1969

15%516

1950–1959

16.2%556

1940–1949

14.4%496

1939 or earlier

37.5%1,289

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%2,720

Electricity

11.4%355

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%18

Wood

0.4%12

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$89,688

Mean Household Incomei

$117,512

Per Capita Incomei

$58,488

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

7.5%

Labor Forcei

3,858

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%54

$10K–$15K

2.9%89

$15K–$20K

1.8%55

$20K–$25K

2%63

$25K–$30K

4.7%145

$30K–$35K

3.8%119

$35K–$40K

2.9%91

$40K–$45K

2%62

$45K–$50K

5.9%184

$50K–$60K

5.4%167

$60K–$75K

8.1%253

$75K–$100K

17.4%542

$100K–$125K

8.9%277

$125K–$150K

9.9%308

$150K–$200K

11%341

$200K+

11.6%362

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

112

Residentsi

168

Avg. Tenant Renti

$435/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing20 homes80% occupied$590/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes82% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 89 homes91% occupied$310/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC25 homes96% occupied$435/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $89,688/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

75.2%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

19.8%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

79.6% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

62.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1692.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,496

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,568

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

250(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured