Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability
7
Walkability
28
Commute
81
Public Transit
8
Affordability
95
Public Safety
94
Airports
65
Hospitals
59
Colleges
30
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.1k
Population
+363 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-11 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
77%
Family Households
+20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$72k
Median Household Income
+$11k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector82%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$139k
Median Home Value
-$55k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$672
Median Monthly Rent
+$30 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills
Inland Flooding58
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Cornerstone Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
University Christian High School
2 miles, E
Hickory Christian Academy
3 miles, NE
Tabernacle Christian School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
2 miles, E
Davidson College
34 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
37 miles, NW
Belmont Abbey College
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
15 miles, NW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
17 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills, Hickory, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
44 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
70 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
76 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NW