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Is Forest Hills, PA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 15 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,17833% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$96,729about $8,061/month · 11% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$200,70040% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (75.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.4% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,120 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 93 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Forest Hills
$1,178
Steelton
$1,422
Fort Washington
$2,202
Taylor
$1,197
Kennett Square
$1,540
South Williamsport
$1,326
Paoli
$2,803

How much do households earn in Forest Hills?

Under $25k
11.3%
$25k–50k
20.0%
$50k–100k
34.4%
$100k–150k
20.9%
$150k+
13.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Forest Hills

SizeForest HillsU.S. average
1 bedroom$809$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,282$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Forest Hills overall?

Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
85
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
109
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Forest Hills, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Forest Hills

🏛️ Property tax$4,017a year · 2.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Forest Hills

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree57.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forest Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $215 a month less.

Renting
$1,178
Owning
$1,393

Owning assumes a typical $200,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Forest Hills, PA?

Renting in Forest Hills costs a median of about $1,178 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.

How much do I need to make to live in Forest Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,120 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Forest Hills cheap or expensive?

Forest Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $96,729. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Forest Hills?

The median homeowner in Forest Hills pays $4,017 a year in property taxes, about 2.00% of the median home value.

Is Forest Hills more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Forest Hills?

The median home value in Forest Hills is $200,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,286 people live in Forest Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.