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Forest hills, GA

Forest hills, GA.

Population: 46,501 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forest hills, GA is $267,596 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,416/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,596

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,596
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+24.1%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$267,596
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,000
Median list price
$317,450
Median price per sqft
$135
1-year sale-price change
+44.9%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
50

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,416/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Bayvale Elementary School, Merry Elementary School, Copeland Elementary School, Langford Middle School, Tutt Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 52% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.9%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Alternate Energy Resources (2.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
170
Days with Moderate air quality
195
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
41,616
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,041

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ninety Six National Historic Site (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Daniel Field (DNL) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
DOCTORS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
65
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-491 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
20.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,906
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
75.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,228
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
558

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Forest hillsState medianUS median
Median home value$267,596$259,559$289,727
Median sale price$300,000$305,450$325,000
Median days on market43 days64 days51 days
Typical rent$1,416/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,906$1,615$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forest hills, GA?
$267,596.
What is the median sale price in Forest hills, GA?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest hills, GA?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Forest hills, GA?
Typical rent: $1,416/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest hills, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is Forest hills, GA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Forest hills, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 52% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest hills, GA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest hills, GA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Alternate Energy Resources, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve Forest hills, GA?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Forest hills, GA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forest hills, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest hills, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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