Forest Hill is a neighborhood that epitomizes Richmond’s elegance and history while offering amenities and lifestyle choices for today’s luxury homeowner. Originally developed as a streetcar-suburb in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it features a rich architectural tapestry: stately Colonial Revival and Queen Anne mansions, charming Craftsman bungalows, Tudor and Cape Cod-style homes, all nestled on tree-lined streets that slope toward the James River. Forest Hill Park, with its historic “Stone House,” lake, picnic grounds, tennis courts, trails and sweeping views, anchors the neighborhood’s verdant character.
Residents enjoy immediate proximity to Richmond’s best: boutique and casual dining, cafés and craft breweries line Forest Hill Avenue, while shopping conveniences are a short drive away. For healthcare, Forest Hill sits within minutes of major hospitals and medical clinics in South Richmond and along key corridors. The commute downtown is easy via multiple access points across the river, making it ideal for professionals.
Families here benefit from access to well-regarded public schools serving the Forest Hill zone, with students advancing to Huguenot High School, and public programs like Open High School offering advanced college-preparatory options. Private schools and early childhood academies in the broader Richmond area give further educational choices. In Forest Hill, rich history, architectural integrity, green space, and all the modern amenities merge beautifully for discerning buyers.
1,505 people live in Forest Hill, where the median age is 49 and the average individual income is $70,970. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Forest Hill, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Scharolina's Custom Cakes, ValerEats, and Crescent Simples.
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| Dining | 1.89 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.31 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.31 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.47 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.16 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.57 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.27 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.99 miles | 35 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.02 miles | 19 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.96 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Forest Hill has 667 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Forest Hill do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,505 people call Forest Hill home. The population density is 5,861.775 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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