Why Live in Forest Hills
Forest Hills in Cranston is a neighborhood that balances old-fashioned charm with suburban convenience. Located between the park-filled northern Cranston and the bustling retail area of Garden City, it features vintage housing styles, including 1920s bungalows, Cape Cods, cottages with wood shingle siding, and spacious Colonial-style homes from the late 1930s. The area is characterized by sidewalks, large shade trees, and gently curving streets. Stadium Elementary and Hugh B. Bain Middle are highly rated schools serving the neighborhood, providing quality education with favorable student-teacher ratios. For recreation, residents can visit Spectacle Pond for bass fishing and Speck Field for playgrounds and baseball facilities. Blackamore Pond in nearby Eden Park offers a more secluded fishing experience and additional park space. Reservoir Avenue, lining the east end of Forest Hills, is the main commercial strip with a variety of dining options, from fast food to upscale restaurants like Spain. The Historic Park Theater, a former vaudeville house, offers entertainment ranging from concerts to interactive group events. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, making it a safer place to live. Additionally, Interstate 95 is easily accessible, connecting residents to downtown Providence in about 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Hills a good place to live?
Forest Hills is a good place to live. Forest Hills is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Forest Hills is a suburban neighborhood. Forest Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.4 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $114,791 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 48.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Forest Hills are home owners, with 18.3% of residents renting and 81.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Forest Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Forest Hills neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest Hills?
The median home price in Forest Hills is $379,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $76,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,970 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Forest Hills. The average household income in Forest Hills is $115K.
What are the best public schools in Forest Hills?
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What are the best private schools in Forest Hills?
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Home Trends in Forest Hills, RI
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Cranston sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Cranston over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 54% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$627,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$375,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median List Price
$379,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
54%