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Forest Hills is a western Peoria subdivision with its own shopping center
Forest Hills is a mix of quiet suburbs and commercial space on the western edge of Peoria. Residents live on tree-lined streets tucked away in the subdivision, while Sterling Bazaar offers restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance of most homes. The neighborhood location also puts it just a few minutes from Interstate 74, far enough from the thoroughfare that residents don’t hear the traffic, which helps maintain the neighborhood's quiet, private feel.
Homes in Forest Hills feature up to a half-acre of yard space.
Ranch-style and split-level homes pricing less than other cities
Forest Hills offers ranch-style homes and split-levels for $125,000 to $275,000 as well as condos in the Sterling Arms community typically between $25,000 and $50,000. Home prices are more expensive than in other nearby neighborhoods, like El Vista, but many people are moving to this side of Peoria from higher-priced big cities like Chicago. “It’s a good place to raise a family,” says real estate agent Dale Jorgenson, leader of the Jorgenson Group with Jim Maloof Realtor. “In recent years, it has been recognized as an affordable, high quality of living option for people.”
The northern side of the neighborhood feels more private. Its curving streets lack sidewalks, so lawns run straight to the curb. Meanwhile, sidewalks line the streets in the southern half of the community, leading to several cul-de-sacs.
Sterling Bazaar's local restaurants and grocery store
Sterling Bazaar sits on the eastern side of Forest Hills, offering a Kroger and a small collection of local restaurants within walking distance of homes. Louie Legends specializes in wings and fast food but has unique menu items like the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and gizzards. Golden Kitchen Restaurant, also in the shopping center, serves Asian fare. When locals want to go a bit farther from home for a night out, more restaurants are on the eastern side of I-74. A Walmart and Aldi are just under 2 miles from Forest Hills.
Hokkaido is a Hibachi grill and sushi bar that also serves Thai, Chinese, and Korean cuisine.
Louie Legends offers classic fast food like fried chicken.
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Accessing Peoria through Sterling Avenue and I-74
The neighborhood's residential streets branch off Richwoods Boulevard, which leads to Sterling Avenue, where people can catch buses run by CityLink. While Forest Hills is on the city's western edge, it’s still within 5 miles of downtown. “There’s no gridlock in Peoria,” Jorgenson says. “You can get anywhere in the area in about 15 minutes.” OSF Forest Park and the city’s other medical centers are on the way downtown, about 4 miles away, and General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport is about 8 miles away.
Forest Hills's nearby parks and green spaces
Becker Park is just down the street from Forest Hills, offering a playground, basketball courts and a skate park within walking distance of most homes. Golfers can practice their swing at the public Newman Golf Course. People stroll the walking paths at Bradley Park, which also includes a dog park, tennis courts, baseball fields and playgrounds.
Whether you want to shoot hoops, skate, or enjoy the great outdoors, Becker Park is for you.
Newman Golf Course features 18-holes and spans over 6,496 Yards.
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Forest Hills students attend Peoria's public schools
Forest Hills students start at Dr. Maude A. Sanders Primary School followed by Sterling Middle School. Both schools receive C-minus ratings from Niche. Peoria High School, rated C, was founded in 1856, making it Illinois’ oldest continually functioning high school.
Sterling Middle School challenges and encourages children to learn.
Peoria High School offers plenty of AP and Honors courses.
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Church festivals and downtown art fairs for Forest Hills residents
The Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria is in the center of the neighborhood. In addition to the typical Sunday services and weekly social groups, the church hosts annual events like its Haunted Forest. Every September, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair showcases local artists along the Illinois River in downtown Peoria.
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Parks in this Area
Laura Bradley Park
Becker Park
Transit
Airport
General Downing - Peoria International
16 min drive
Bus
Richwood And Molleck
Bus
2400 Reservoir & Proctor Place
Bus
Sterling And Richwoods
Bus
Richwoods Apts & Cwtc
Bus
Sterling Bazaar & Il Secretary Of State
Bus
Rochelle And Richwoods & Sharon Willows
Bus
Rochelle And Reservoir
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Forest Hills
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Hills, Peoria sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Forest Hills, Peoria over the last 12 months is $154,658, up 35% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Investment opportunity you do not want to miss. Well maintained 2 bd 1 bath condo. Great central location to Interstate 74, shopping and more. This condo comes with a current tenant/lease in place, collecting $900/mo. in rent. Assoc fee covers water, sewer, pool maintenance and more. Comes with carport. Laundry on site in building. Secure building with locked entry. Water heater replaced in 2019.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,275
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,869
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,891
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
48.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
20''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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