Why Live in Forest Hills
Forest Hills in Hickory, North Carolina, is a historic neighborhood with a rich past and a strong sense of community. Known for its involvement in the 1944 polio outbreak response, the area commemorates this effort at Jaycee Park. The neighborhood features a mix of ranch-style homes, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and split-levels, primarily dating back to the 1940s. Forest Hills is car-dependent, with limited sidewalks, but benefits from proximity to US Highway 321 and Old Lenoir Road, providing easy access to downtown Hickory's new restaurants and shops. Local attractions include Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park and Geitner Park, which offer trails, boat ramps, and picnic areas. The Riverwalk, a 2.3-mile waterfront trail, is a popular spot for residents. Education options include Viewmont Elementary, Grandview Middle, and Hickory High, which have decent ratings. Nearby higher education institutions include Appalachian State University’s Hickory campus, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and Catawba Valley Community College. Forest Hills is also close to major employers, including furniture manufacturers, Corning, and Frye Regional Medical Center. For entertainment, residents enjoy L. P. Frans Stadium, home to the Hickory Crawdads, and the historic Hickory Motor Speedway. The neighborhood's convenient location, historical significance, and variety of attractions make it a unique place to live.
