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Welcome to Forest Hill, a Tarrant County suburb about eight miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth, set along the busy I-20 corridor.

Forest Hill is a city in south-central Tarrant County, Texas, functioning as a residential suburb of Fort Worth. It sits at the intersection of Interstate 20 and the I-820 loop, about eight miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth, and reported a 2020 population of 13,955. The city's location along one of the metroplex's busiest corridors — with roughly 190,000 vehicles passing daily on I-20 — makes it both highly visible and well-connected to the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. The community has a layered history. It was known first as Brambleton Station and then as Forest Hill Village before taking its current name, and it grew as a Fort Worth suburb in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. An electric interurban streetcar that ran hourly from Cleburne through Forest Hill into Fort Worth helped tie the young town to the regional economy, and Old Mansfield Road and Forest Hill Drive were among its earliest main streets. Growth accelerated in the postwar decades, with the population climbing from a few thousand in the 1960s to more than ten thousand by the mid-1970s. Today Forest Hill is a working- and middle-class community with a largely owner-occupied housing base. Public education is split between the Everman Independent School District and the Fort Worth Independent School District, depending on location within the city. Commercial development along I-20 remains a focus for local leaders, who are working to capture more retail spending from the highway's heavy traffic flow. Residents are minutes from downtown Fort Worth, Arlington, and the broader metroplex, and the city offers a suburban setting with notably quick freeway access. For buyers, Forest Hill presents an established Tarrant County suburb close to Fort Worth's south side and major employment centers.

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Population 13,955

County Tarrant

Houses in Forest Hill, TX

4744 Richard Street Forest Hill, TX 76119

3 Beds bathtub 2 Baths straighten 1408 sq ft

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4744 Richard Street

Forest Hill, TX 76119

3 bd 2 ba 1408 sqft 1960 built

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About Forest Hill

Real Estate & Housing

Forest Hill's housing stock is largely single-family and owner-occupied, with a mix of older homes from the city's mid-century growth years and newer construction in subdivisions such as Rose Crest Estates. The city has an established, residential character, with neighborhoods on both sides of I-20. Housing is oriented toward families and working households seeking proximity to Fort Worth. The freeway frontage has drawn retail and commercial uses, while residential streets retain a quieter, suburban feel.

Neighborhoods

Forest Hill's neighborhoods include long-established subdivisions along Forest Hill Drive and Old Mansfield Road, along with newer pockets such as Rose Crest Estates, often cited as one of the city's more desirable areas. Because the city is split between two school districts, neighborhood identity often follows the Everman or Fort Worth ISD boundary. The I-20 corridor divides the city and carries most commercial activity, while the surrounding residential streets make up the bulk of Forest Hill's housing.

Lifestyle in Forest Hill

Life in Forest Hill is suburban and Fort Worth-oriented. Residents commute to jobs across Tarrant County, and downtown Fort Worth, Arlington, and the metroplex's attractions are a short drive away. The city has worked to add retail and dining along its I-20 frontage to keep more daily spending local. With parks, schools, and established neighborhoods, the lifestyle is family-centered and practical, defined by convenience to the freeway and proximity to the region's larger cities.

Schools & Education

Public education in Forest Hill is divided between two districts. Students in the Everman Independent School District portion attend Everman schools, while other parts of the city fall within the Fort Worth Independent School District, with schools such as Glencrest 6th Grade, Forest Oak Middle, and O.D. Wyatt High School. The split reflects the city's growth across historic district boundaries. Families should confirm school assignment by specific address when considering a home.

Getting Around

Forest Hill sits directly on Interstate 20, with the I-820 loop intersecting nearby, placing the city about fifteen minutes from downtown Fort Worth and within easy reach of Arlington and the wider metroplex. Local arterials such as Forest Hill Drive and Old Mansfield Road provide surface connections through the city. There is no local rail service, so travel is by car, and the heavy freeway traffic through the city underscores its role as a gateway between Fort Worth and points south and east.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Forest Hill centers on city parks and the proximity of Fort Worth's larger amenities. Residents are minutes from Fort Worth's cultural district, the Fort Worth Zoo, and Arlington's entertainment venues, while local parks provide playgrounds and green space for families. Tarrant County College's South Campus is nearby, and the broader metroplex offers lakes, trails, and sports facilities within an easy drive. The city's freeway access makes regional recreation readily available.

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Frequently asked questions

Forest Hill is in south-central Tarrant County, Texas, at the intersection of Interstate 20 and the I-820 loop, about eight miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth and roughly fifteen minutes' drive from the city center.

No. Forest Hill is an incorporated city in its own right, although it functions as a Fort Worth suburb and is surrounded by the Fort Worth area. Its population was 13,955 at the 2020 census.

Forest Hill is served by portions of the Everman Independent School District and the Fort Worth Independent School District. Students in the Fort Worth ISD area may attend schools such as Forest Oak Middle and O.D. Wyatt High School.

Forest Hill is about eight miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth, roughly a fifteen-minute drive via Interstate 20. The city's I-20 location also puts Arlington and the rest of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex within easy reach.

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