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Forest Hill

Pop. 14,062·95th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Forest Hill, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,781/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$184
Rising (Monthly)
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Forest Hill · $1,781
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,781/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$71,000/yr
Local median income
$68,457/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Forest Hill's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$769
2 BR
$1,355
3 BR
$1,782
4 BR+
$2,050
Research median
$1,355/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,372/yr
At $1,781/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Forest Hill, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,062
Median income
$68,457
Median age
37.2
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
26.2%
21.6%
24.8%
13%
14.4%
Under 1826.2%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.8%
55–6413%
65+14.4%
Gender
42.7%
57.3%
Male42.7%
Female57.3%
Race & ethnicity
46.9%
45.2%
White12.2%
Black46.9%
Hispanic45.2%
Education (25+)
27.4%
32.2%
26.2%
14.2%
No HS diploma27.4%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+14.2%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Forest Hill, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,100 → $68,457
up 36.6%
Population
13,797 → 14,062
up 1.9%
Renter share
29.7% → 27.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
10.5% → 14.2%
+3.7 pts
Median age
31.6 → 37.2
+5.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Forest Hill, TX now reports about $68,457, up from $50,100 in 2021. Census counts show Forest Hill, TX adding about 265 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.7% to 27.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10.5% to 14.2% across the same window.

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Forest Hill rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Forest Hill. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Forest Hill, TX

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Forest Hill is $1,781/mo as of June 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,355/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $769/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,782/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,457/yr), Forest Hill ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest Hill an affordable city for renters?

Forest Hill is considered moderate for renters. At $1,781/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($68,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Forest Hill slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Forest Hill?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,781/mo in Forest Hill. The local median household income is $68,457/yr, meaning the typical Forest Hill household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Forest Hill?

Rent in Forest Hill has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Forest Hill rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Forest Hill is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #95 out of 263 tracked cities at $1,781/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Forest Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Forest Hill ($1,781/mo): Haltom City ($1,417/mo), Arlington ($1,546/mo), Richland Hills ($1,650/mo).

What percentage of Forest Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of Forest Hill households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. Forest Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Forest Hill rent compare to the national average?

Forest Hill's median rent of $1,781/mo is $184 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #95 out of 263 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,781/mo, rent takes ~31% of Forest Hill's median household income ($68,457/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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