Forest Hills, TN
Forest Hills is another private city, located between Oak Hill on the east and Belle Meade on the west. Most recently developed in the 1940's and 1950's this gently rolling to steeply hilled and forested neighborhood offers some of the most magnificent city views available.
Notable family names from the 1800's include Compton, Hunt, Hill, Williams, Keitel, Chickering, Morgan, Cotton and Vaughn.
Most homes were built prior to 1960. The population of Forest Hills is 4,710. Present and past US Senators reside in Forest Hills as well as senior executives from the corporate and Music world. Contemporary stone and wood estates dot the hill tops, offering peace and quiet only minutes from the vibrant downtown Nashville.
Values have historically risen as its location between Green Hills and Brentwood offer multiple work, shopping, and entertainment venues. Many homes are being upgraded, remodeled and revamped.
Radnor Lake and Warner Parks serve the families of Forest Hills.
Private schools are within a 10-20 minute drive. Vanderbilt University, Belmont University and David Lipscomb University are nearby. Major medical services such as St. Thomas hospital, Centennial Medical Complex, and Baptist hospital serve this city.
Demographics
Forest Hills, TN 37215 | National Average | |
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Population of Forest Hills | 22418 | 11535 |
Median Age | 40.9 years | 37.47 years |
Median Household Income | $74564 | $42350.95 |
Percentage of Single Households | 43.3% | 41.53% |
Percentage of Married Households | 56.7% | 58.46% |
Percentage Families (households with children) | 18.8% | 24.32% |
Average Household Size | 2.1 people | 2.57 people |
Percentage College or Better | 70% | 20.14% |
Percentage White Collar | 83.7% | 47.14% |
Cost of Living
Forest Hills, TN 37215 | National Average | |
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Cost of Living Index | 109.6 | 99.52 |
Average Yearly Utility Cost | 5666 | 3196.27 |
Average Household Total Consumer Expenditures | $75905 per year | $41075.28 per year |
Average Household Education Expenditures | $865 per year | $450.93 per year |
Average Household Entertainment Expenditures | $4100 per year | $2207.08 per year |
Average Household Transportation Expenditures | $2856 per year | $1563.85 per year |
Average Household Retail Expenditures | $34865 per year | $18600.46 per year |
Average Household Non-RetailExpenditures | $41040 per year | $22474.81 per year |
Quality of Life
Forest Hills, TN 37215 | National Average | |
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Average Winter High Temperature | 45.3 degrees | 41.29 degrees |
Average Winter Low Temperature | 25.9 degrees | 22.88 degrees |
Average Summer High Temperature | 89.3 degrees | 86.56 degrees |
Average Summer Low Temperature | 66.1 degrees | 62.35 degrees |
Average Annual Precipitation | 50.6 inches | 38.69 inches |
Air Quality Index | 17 | 44.59 |
Total Crime Index | 7.3 | 3.60 |
Personal Crime Index | 8 | 3.43 |
Culture Index | 115 | 93.65 |