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Forest Hills

Michigan · 25,867 residents · 49.298 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,818. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $253,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,867
+24%since 2000
from 20,942 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K23K26K30K1990201020202024Forest Hills
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,818
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,266 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,329
+17%since 2000
from $39,517 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,040
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(19,832)
Black0.6%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(198)
Asian2.6%(548)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(2,146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(23,838)
Black1.2%(312)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(439)
Asian3.4%(879)
Other0.9%(239)
Diversity Score17.3%(4,476)
Diversity Score
17
+69%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Michigan?

Forest Hills, Michigan has about 25,867 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Michigan?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Michigan earns about $102,818 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Michigan expensive?

In Forest Hills, Michigan, the median home is worth about $253,600, and the typical rent is about $1,040 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Michigan?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Michigan?

About 3.4% of people in Forest Hills, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Hills, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Hills, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,177 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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