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Last Modified: February 5, 2026

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Forest Heights Neighborhood Guide

12of 12 Gulfport Neighborhoods

Where The Trees Outnumber The Casinos

🧭Bordered by: Highway 49 to the west, Creosote Road to the north, Thornton Road to the east, and roughly 28th Avenue to the south

📌Well known for: Live oak lined streets and homes that don't flood

👕You'll fit in if: You wave at every passing car

👍Locals live here because: It's old Gulfport without the tourist chaos

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Zero walkable coffee shops or late night anything

✨The general vibe is: Sleepy suburbs with actual trees

Neighborhood Tags:
QuietSuburban calmSafeFamily orientedStarter-home familiesGreat schools

Pros & Cons of Forest Heights

Forest Heights strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyPeaceful & QuietGreen SpaceDog Friendly

Forest Heights tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeBreweriesCocktail Lounges
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Forest Heights Neighborhood DNA

Families who actually use their front porches

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Some of the Forest Heights hotspots include: Neighborhood walking paths and Forest Heights Country Club area.
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Moving to Forest Heights - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Gulfport or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Gulfport guide for the big-picture view — or compare Forest Heights against other parts of the city in our Gulfport neighborhood guide.