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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 bikeable with some transit options. Forest Hills has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.0 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% of residents renting and 82% 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.
Is Forest Hills, RI a safe neighborhood?
Forest Hills, RI is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Forest Hills?
The median home price in Forest Hills is $399,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.66%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $88K a year to afford the median home price in Forest Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Forest Hills is $115K.
What are the best public schools in Forest Hills?
The best public schools that serve Forest Hills are:
- Cranston High School West has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Woodridge Elementary School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Cranston High School East has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in Forest Hills?
The best private schools that serve Forest Hills are:
- St Rocco School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
- St Mary Elementary School has a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School has a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Forest Hills, Cranston, RI?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Forest Hills, Cranston, RI?
The most popular neighborhoods near Forest Hills, Cranston, RI are Auburn, Eden Park, Budlong, Stadium and Meshanticut.
Are home prices dropping in Forest Hills?
Yes, home prices in Forest Hills are down 7% in the last 12 months.
