How long is the commute from Forest Hills, TN?
Workers who live in Forest Hills, TN take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
27.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Forest Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Hills | Davidson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±7.2 points) | 66.8% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.2 points) | 8.0% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.5% (±6.2 points) | 20.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Forest Hills, the average commute is lower than in Davidson County (24.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Davidson County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Davidson County, Forest Hills ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 384 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Hills
| Vehicles available | Forest Hills | Davidson County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 6.5% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% (±9.4 points) | 40.2% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±8.2 points) | 36.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.4% (±7.8 points) | 16.7% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Forest Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Davidson County (6.5%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Hills
| Forest Hills | Davidson County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.5% (±6.2 points) | 20.3% (±0.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±2.5 points) | 92.6% (±0.5 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Davidson County (92.6%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | — | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Belle Meade | 2.3 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hill | 2.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Berry Hill | 5.1 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 6.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Nashville | 7.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.4) | Higher |
| Franklin | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Nolensville | 12 mi | 36.8 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Pegram | 13 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Hill, TN (20.7 minutes), Brentwood, TN (25.7 minutes), Nashville, TN (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Davidson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goodlettsville | 26.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Nashville | 24.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 3 | Oak Hill | 20.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Forest Hills | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 5 | Berry Hill | 16.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Belle Meade | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Hills
How long is the average commute in Forest Hills?
Workers who live in Forest Hills, TN take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Hills without a car?
0.0% of households in Forest Hills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Hills?
27.5% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Forest Hills worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills city, Tennessee
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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