Forest Hills, Bessemer, AL
Forest Hills — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Forest Hills, Bessemer, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Forest Hills Neighborhood Overview
Forest Hills is a residential neighborhood in Bessemer, Alabama, primarily served by the 35064 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the local housing market, with a median home value of $116,500. The neighborhood has a mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 56.4% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 43.6%. For those looking to rent, the median gross rent is $998 per month.
The housing stock in Forest Hills typically offers average home sizes around 1,500 square feet. The median household income for residents is $45,685, which aligns with the area's relatively modest home prices. This combination suggests Forest Hills serves as a practical community for working households seeking value in the Bessemer market.
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Forest Hills Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $117K |
| Median Gross Rent | $998/mo |
| Median Household Income | $46K |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.3% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35064 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Forest Hills, Bessemer
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Forest Hills
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31