Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

Living in Forest Hills Gardens

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 97
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 97
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Affordability 12
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Public Safety 28
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 3
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Colleges 35
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Schools 94
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Residents

8.8k Population -345 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian26%
Black2%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$122k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
45  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van29%
Public transportation57%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$780k Median Home Value +$151k (2010–19)
1% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$636 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached26%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier72%

Home Value

$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M9%
$2M or more10%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Hills Gardens

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79

Property Crime in Forest Hills Gardens

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (64%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 6
Feb 35 3 9
Mar 42 4 4
Apr 52 4 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills Gardens

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding43
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

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Ps 99 Kew Gardens
1 miles, E

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

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Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
1 miles, SE
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CUNY Queens College
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

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Airports

Airports near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY

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Laguardia Airport
5 miles, N
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