Forest Hills, any insight? (Pittsburgh, Penn Hills: real estate, rent, homes)

[JohnFest]

Hello all,

I am looking to relocate. I grew up in Pleasant Hills and currently rent in Clairton.

To avoid rambling, I am looking for a starter home, $50-80k range. I work in the South Side, my fiancee works in Brentwood. Having always lived in the South Hills, we are pretty unfamiliar with the east suburbs. For the most part, everyone says "some good areas, some bad areas" regardless of what area is being discussed. We were looking at a few properties in Penn Hills, but frankly the forum discussions regarding Penn Hills have scared the missus away. I noticed occasional mention of Forest Hills being a "nicer" alternative.

Forest Hills Boro, PA, 15221 - MLS ID#751399 - Single Family Home real estate - REALTOR.com®

What is the area around this property like? I hear negative things about the school district, but also that there is a charter school in the area which is very good. My daughter is only 2, so we have a few years to work out those details.

Thanks to everyone!

[PeterRabbit]

You will get more/better answers if you post this in the Pittsburgh sub-forum.

[JohnFest]

thank you!