Living in Forest Hills, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Hills has 28,695 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $158,005 (117% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $498,500, the median rent is $1,958/month.
Forest Hills at a glance
- Population
- 28,695
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $158,005State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $498,500State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,958/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 94%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Forest Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 117% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 115% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Forest Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Hills the median home value is $498,500, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,958 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,414 a month in housing costs.
Forest Hills median household income
The median household income in Forest Hills is $158,005 and the income per person is $78,986. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Forest Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,465
- Owner-occupied
- 94%
- Renter-occupied
- 6%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.83
Forest Hills demographics
- Population
- 28,695
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 10,098
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Hills ›
Education in Forest Hills
70.9% of adults 25 and older in Forest Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 30.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Forest Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $498,500 | $1,958 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
| Lowell | 4,139 | $72,875 | $228,400 | $1,056 |
| Kentwood | 54,296 | $74,373 | $268,200 | $1,260 |
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Caledonia | 1,671 | $106,250 | $339,000 | $1,128 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in Forest Hills, MI?
The median household income in Forest Hills is $158,005, 117% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Hills?
The median home value in Forest Hills is $498,500, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Forest Hills?
The median gross rent in Forest Hills is $1,958 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Forest Hills, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 117% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 115% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Forest Hills?
The median age in Forest Hills is 42.3 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Forest Hills?
The average commute to work in Forest Hills is 20 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Hills?
The unemployment rate in Forest Hills is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Hills?
70.9% of adults in Forest Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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