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Living in Forest Hill, LA
Explore Forest Hill and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
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Forest Hill at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population727
Median Household Income$115,938
Median Home Value$320,700
Median Gross Rent$1,163
Median Age34.2
Average Household Size3.0
Unemployment2.1%
Work From Home1.3%
Homeownership59.0%
Housing Vacancy17.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Forest Hill is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Forest Hill and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Forest Hill
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$320,700
Median Gross Rent$1,163
Homeownership59.0%
Housing Vacancy17.9%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Forest Hill, LA
Median Household Income$115,938
Unemployment2.1%
Work From Home1.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Forest Hill and how households are structured
Population727
Median Age34.2
Average Household Size3.0
Forest Hill is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Forest Hill
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Forest Hill point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High92.5°F
Average Winter Low39.3°F
Annual Rainfall60.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Forest Hill
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Rapides Parish.
County Intelligence
Forest Hill & Rapides Parish
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Forest Hill is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Forest Hill.
Current NarrowTheList data for Forest Hill shows a population of about 727. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Rapides Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Forest Hill.
For someone considering a move to Forest Hill, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.