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City	Forest Hills
State	Pennsylvania (PA)
County	Allegheny County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	40.425081
Longitude	-79.854465
Population	6,429
Density	1586.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	17112, 17356, 15221
Area Code	215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878
County Seat	Pittsburgh
School District	Woodland Hills School District

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About Forest Hills, Pennsylvania

Forest Hills is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,429. The population density is 1586.1 people per km². Forest Hills is located at 40.4251°N, 79.8545°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Forest Hills is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 17112, 17356, 15221.

Forest Hills maintains a quiet presence upon the elevated ground of the Allegheny Plateau, where the horizon is defined by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Allegheny Mountains. It lies 2.3 miles southeast of Wilkinsburg, PA (from Wilkinsburg, PA: bearing 132°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Pittsburgh. The landscape surrounding Forest Hills consists of rugged, verdant ridges and deep, shadowed depressions that channel the seasonal rainfall. Just a mile away, the water of Sawmill Run carves a steady, rhythmic path through the earth, feeding the local drainage patterns that shape the terrain. Residents often find solace in Forest Woodlawn Park, which serves as a sprawling, green anchor for the local geography. Five miles to the west, the quiet surface of Panther Hollow Lake reflects the changing light of the seasons, while the nearby Panther Hollow offers a stark, geological contrast to the higher elevations.

Industrial ambition once defined the wider region, drawing strength from the coal and steel legacies that built the infrastructure of the surrounding valleys. Forest Hills evolved as a residential complement to these heavy engines of commerce, providing a stable, domestic reprieve for those who labored in the mills and factories nearby. The local economy has shifted over the decades, moving away from the soot-stained intensity of the past toward a service-oriented stability. Today, the pace of life in Forest Hills reflects a transition from the frantic rhythm of the furnace to a more measured, suburban existence. Small businesses and professional services now populate the corridors where once the primary focus was the production of raw materials. This gradual change has fostered a durable, understated character that favors long-term residence and steady, predictable growth.

Cultural life in Forest Hills centers on the shared experiences of neighbors and the preservation of a distinct, mid-century architectural identity. Local events frequently gather the community in Forest Woodlawn Park, where the social fabric remains tightly knit through seasonal festivals and school-related activities. The intellectual and creative influence of the nearby regional centers permeates the town, yet Forest Hills retains a deliberate separation from the urban clamor. While the borough does not serve as a primary hub for celebrity, its quiet streets have provided a foundation for many who contribute to the broader professional and academic life of the Commonwealth. The atmosphere remains grounded, defined by the slant of light against brick facades and the sound of wind moving through the mature trees that line the residential lanes. Residents recognize that the true value of Forest Hills lies in this consistent, unpretentious quality of daily life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Lions Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 110° E
Forest Woodlawn Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 136° SE
Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary - Woodside Site (Local Conservation Area) — 0.7 mi, 339° N
Pioneer Short-Wave Station (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 124° SE
Westinghouse Atom Smasher (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 149° SE
Philmet Playground (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 272° W
Graham Field (Local Recreation) — 1.4 mi, 320° NW
Church Valley Greenway (Private Recreation) — 1.5 mi, 025° NE
Churchill Valley Greenway (Nature Reserve) — 1.8 mi, 018° N
International Museum of the Bamileke Genocide (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 310° NW
Carrie Blast Furnace Number 6 and 7 (Historic Ruins) — 2.0 mi, 247° SW
Pittsburgh Yarn Company (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 304° NW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial (Monument) — 2.4 mi, 232° SW
The Space Upstairs (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 307° NW
Car & Carraige Museum (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 301° NW
Penn Hills Cinemas (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 030° NE
Freedom and Liberation Wall (Public Artwork) — 3.1 mi, 313° NW
Glitterbox Theater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 246° SW
Pillars In Squirrel Hill (Monument) — 3.5 mi, 293° NW
Church Arcade (Theme Park) — 3.7 mi, 173° S
The Manor (Cinema) — 3.7 mi, 283° W
Bloop Museum (Museum) — 3.7 mi, 029° NE
Spaceballs The Unauthorized Museum and Gift Shop (Museum) — 4.6 mi, 154° SE
Pittsburgh Glass Center (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 303° NW
Allegheny Islands State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 010° N
Point State Park (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 278° W
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.5 mi, 295° NW · 6,562 acres

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