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Forest Hills

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Kansas
$295K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$295K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2017201820232026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2017201820232026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2017201820232026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2017201820232026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2017201820232026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.181
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$295K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,053 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.55%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.85%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.46%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.783
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,117 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$90K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.65%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Forest Hills compares

By median home value, Forest Hills is the 9th most expensive of 78 neighborhoods in Sedgwick County, and its typical home is worth more than 71% of all homes in Sedgwick County.

Home values in Forest Hills

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$163K$1.2M
neighborhoods in Sedgwick County ranked by median home value
#Sedgwick CountyMedian valueHomes
1Oak Creek$1M172
2Delano Township$734K492
3Southeast Rock Road Corridor$412K405
4Brookhollow$374K252
5Rockhurst$333K115
6Maple Hills$329K109
7Village$324K253
8College Hill$304K1,908
9Forest Hills$295K181
10Calfskin Group$263K127
11Crown Heights North$254K482
12Crestview Heights$245K406
13Northeast K-96$242K314
14Sherwood Glen$236K576
15Westlink$232K2,394
16Sleepy Hollow$230K246
17Lambsdale$227K117
18Crown Heights South$226K373
19Indian Hills Riverbend$222K945
20Pleasant Valley$220K507
21Cottonwood Village$219K577
22Country Acres$209K1,155
23Riverside$209K1,183
24Benjamin Hills$208K1,523

78 neighborhoods in Sedgwick County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Forest Hills market

What is the median home price in Forest Hills, KS?

The median sale price in Forest Hills, KS is $295,371 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Forest Hills, KS each year?

5 homes sold in Forest Hills, KS over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Forest Hills, KS?

Forest Hills, KS contains 181 residential properties, with a median of 2,053 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $295K.

How does Forest Hills, KS compare to the rest of Sedgwick County?

By median home value, Forest Hills, KS is the 9th most expensive of 78 neighborhoods in Sedgwick County. Its typical home is worth more than 71% of all homes in Sedgwick County. College Hill ranks just above it and Calfskin Group just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Forest Hills, KS?

85% of homes in Forest Hills, KS are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Forest Hills, KS hold?

55% of mortgaged homes in Forest Hills, KS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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