Population 10,077 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Forest Hills
Household size in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, Forest Hills sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Forest Hills skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast. Few Tampa neighborhoods are older: only four of 48.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Forest Hills, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Forest Hills
Renters in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Forest Hills is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 32.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Few Tampa neighborhoods have a lower share of renters: only three of 48.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Forest Hills: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Forest Hills has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Tampa neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Forest Hills is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Forest Hills has older homes than at least four in five Tampa neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $841 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $841 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,088 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,799 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$958 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Forest Hills pays $1,799 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $958 a month from 2006–10, a 114% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Forest Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults 25 and older in Forest Hills (26.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.7 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.7% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.5% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Forest Hills never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Forest Hills has a lower share of high school graduates than most Tampa neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Forest Hills
| Period | Forest Hills | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −14.3 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Forest Hills than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 14.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Forest Hills compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | 2.59 | 43.9 | 8.5% | 20.6% | 6.0% | 1963 | $1,799 | 26.2% | 84.3% | 4.4% |
| North Tampa | 2.51 | 35.8 | 24.9% | 82.0% | 17.8% | 1971 | $1,157 | 6.7% | 69.7% | 8.9% |
| Lowry Park Central | 2.67 | 38.5 | 12.8% | 47.0% | 9.4% | 1967 | $1,408 | 20.2% | 86.7% | 4.7% |
| Sulphur Springs | 2.88 | 32.7 | 28.9% | 50.2% | 11.2% | 1970 | $1,470 | 15.5% | 80.7% | 10.1% |
| University Square | 2.68 | 32.3 | 28.9% | 64.8% | 8.5% | 1966 | $1,593 | 15.0% | 77.6% | 3.9% |
| Seminole Heights | 2.28 | 37.2 | 10.4% | 33.4% | 9.0% | 1953 | $1,588 | 44.7% | 89.9% | 5.1% |
| Cross Fletcher | 2.37 | 31.5 | 14.7% | 85.8% | 9.9% | 1982 | $1,184 | 10.9% | 59.3% | 9.2% |
| Riverbend | 2.62 | 37.7 | 18.8% | 38.0% | 10.3% | 1966 | $1,075 | 24.9% | 87.9% | 7.2% |
| Old Seminol Heights | 2.56 | 35.3 | 16.7% | 29.0% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,472 | 42.4% | 93.2% | 5.0% |
| Carrollwood | 2.54 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 31.1% | 4.2% | 1984 | $1,716 | 44.2% | 93.6% | 4.4% |
| Temple Park | 1.73 | 27.7 | 15.4% | 67.2% | 9.8% | 1987 | $1,466 | 19.2% | 76.9% | 9.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Forest Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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