NEIGHBORHOOD
Forest Hills
New York · New York · 93,621 residents · 2.081 sq mi
The short version
Forest Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $617,803. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% more than the New York median. These figures are approximated by combining the 24 census tracts that make up Forest Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
48% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
93,621
Population density
44,988 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,071
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$62,669
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
Public administration9.9%
Information7.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
Retail trade3.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$617,803
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,156
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.4%
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(40,264)
Black4.1%(3,847)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(17,368)
Asian28%(26,184)
Other6.4%(5,958)
Diversity Score87.1%(81,528)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43%(40,264)
Black4.1%(3,847)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(17,368)
Asian28%(26,184)
Other6.4%(5,958)
Diversity Score87.1%(81,528)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
44.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
44.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
Female
53.1%
Foreign born
45.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Forest Hills, New York, New York?
Forest Hills, New York, New York has about 93,621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Forest Hills, New York, New York?
The typical household in Forest Hills, New York, New York earns about $108,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Forest Hills, New York, New York expensive?
In Forest Hills, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $617,803, and the typical rent is about $2,156 a month.
How educated are people in Forest Hills, New York, New York?
About 59.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, New York, New York?
About 9.7% of people in Forest Hills, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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