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Forest Hill, TX

Forest Hill is a suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,955 at the 2020 census. 

Forest Hill is located at 32°39′48″N 97°16′6″W (32.663383, –97.268292). 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km2), all land.

Forest Hill began around 1860. The community was called Brambleton Station and Forest Hill Village before being named Forest Hill. By 1896 the community had its first schools and was established as a suburb of Fort Worth. In 1905 Old Mansfield Road and Forest Hill Drive were the city's two main roads. In 1912 citizens drilled a "crooked hole well," the first private water system in the community. By 1925 the community had 25 residents and two businesses. Forest Hill gained a new source of water in the early 1940s. By 1944 Trentman Company and the Johnson-Campbell Company began building homes. The owners of the private water system sold it to Texas Water Company.

The community was incorporated as a village on March 16, 1946. In the late 1940s, the village had around 90 people. In 1949 the village petitioned to be relabeled as a city after reaching 500 citizens; on April 8 of that year, the village was relabeled as a city. By 1954 the volunteer fire department, the court, and the corporation court opened. The city had 1,519 people in the mid-1950s.

The city expanded in the 1960s. In 1967 the city had 3,800 people; the city grew due to its proximity to Fort Worth. By the early 1970s, the city adopted the Forest Hill Home Rule Charter to more easily annex territory and to allow for better governance. The city had 10,250 people in 1976 and 11,482 in 1990. In the 1970s, it elected its first female mayor, Jackie Larson.

Forest Hill's dedication to healthcare is reflected in the presence of medical facilities like Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, ensuring that residents have access to quality healthcare services. Explore the parks, facilities, and health and wellness programs offered by the Forest Hill Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Fitness Connection, and Forest Hill Health & Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Forest Hill, such as the Forest Hill Memorial Park and the Tandy Hills Natural Area. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Forest Hill, TX include Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, and Fort Worth Water Gardens.      

Population: 12,257 (2021). Elevation: 652 ft (198 m). Area: 4.17 sq mi (10.80 km2). ZIP Code: 76119. Area code: 817. 

FAQs

What is the ethnicity of Forest Hill, TX?

Forest Hill, TX is home to a population of 13.8k people, of which 84.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 24% of Forest Hill, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.32k people). In 2021, there were 1.62 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (5.86k people) in Forest Hill, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.61k White (Hispanic) and 1.64k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Forest Hill, TX a good place to live?

Forest Hill is in Tarrant County. Living in Forest Hill offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Forest Hill and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hill, TX?

In 2022, the median household income of Forest Hill households was $58,713. Forest Hill households made slightly more than Balch Springs households ($58,680) and Brookshire households ($58,712). However, 11.9% of Forest Hill families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Forest Hill

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth

Forest Hill Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness

Fitness Connection 

Forest Hill Health & Fitness

Forest Hill Memorial Park 

Tandy Hills Natural Area

Fort Worth Zoo

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Fort Worth Water Gardens

DataUSA

Niche

Texas Demographics

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