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Forest Hills

Ohio · Cleveland · 7,864 residents · 1.623 sq mi
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The short version

Forest Hills has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $57,810. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Forest Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,864
Population density
4,845 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,982
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,586
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,810
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$927
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(131)
Black93.8%(7,373)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(127)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other2.8%(220)
Diversity Score15%(1,176)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(131)
Black93.8%(7,373)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(127)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other2.8%(220)
Diversity Score15%(1,176)
Diversity Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
0.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio?

Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio has about 7,864 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio?

The typical household in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio earns about $36,982 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio expensive?

In Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio, the median home is worth about $57,810, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio?

About 28.8% of people in Forest Hills, Cleveland, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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