Forest Hills, MI

Living in Forest Hills

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 11
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 27
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Schools 74
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Residents

28k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
68% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school1%
High school graduate10%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree39%
Graduate degree28%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$119k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
22  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more26%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office23%
Service10%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$348k Median Home Value +$94k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$306 (2010–19)
91% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas86%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Hills

United States45
Michigan58
Grand Rapids Metro Area39
Kent County46

Property Crime in Forest Hills

United States48
Michigan43
Grand Rapids Metro Area29
Kent County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 18
Feb 26 2 12
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 47 3 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 3 0
Jul 71 3 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 39 3 3
Dec 29 2 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Hills, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Hills, MI

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Ada Christian School
2 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Hills, MI

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Calvin University
5 miles, SW
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Kuyper College
7 miles, NW
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Aquinas College
7 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Hills, MI

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Airports

Airports near Forest Hills, MI

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