How long is the commute from Forest Hill, TX?
Workers who live in Forest Hill, TX take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Forest Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±6.5 points) | 72.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.1 points) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±5.2 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Forest Hill, the average commute is not measurably different from Tarrant County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tarrant County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tarrant County, Forest Hill ranks 11 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 489 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Hill
| Vehicles available | Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.8 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% (±5.2 points) | 32.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±5.8 points) | 40.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.5% (±6.3 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Forest Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tarrant County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Hill
| Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±5.2 points) | 14.8% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±3.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tarrant County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | — | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Everman | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kennedale | 3.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Edgecliff Village | 4.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Rendon | 5.9 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 6.7 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pantego | 7.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crowley | 8.0 mi | 33.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Arlington | 8.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edgecliff Village, TX (24.6 minutes), Arlington, TX (26.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crowley, TX (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Crowley | 33.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Kennedale | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 7 | Rendon | 31.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Azle | 30.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Pantego | 30.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Haslet | 29.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Forest Hill | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Mansfield | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Watauga | 28.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | River Oaks | 28.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Lake Worth | 28.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Keller | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 (tie) | North Richland Hills | 27.4 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Hill
How long is the average commute in Forest Hill?
Workers who live in Forest Hill, TX take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Hill without a car?
4.6% of households in Forest Hill have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Hill?
10.4% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Forest Hill worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
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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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