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Forest Hills

Michigan · 28,573 residents · 49.298 sq mi
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Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,646. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $353,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents. Households here earn about 121% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,573
+36%since 2000
from 20,942 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
580 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K23K26K30K1990201020202024Forest Hills
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,646
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,266 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,327
+70%since 2000
from $39,517 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$353,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,227
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(24,661)
Black1.3%(373)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(794)
Asian5%(1,421)
Other2.6%(755)
Diversity Score27.5%(7,865)
Diversity Score
28
+169%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Michigan?

Forest Hills, Michigan has about 28,573 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forest Hills, Michigan earns about $130,646 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 $353,000, and the typical rent is about $1,227 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Michigan?

About 68.1% 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 2.3% 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 11,883 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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