Forest Hills, New York, NY
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability97
Walkability94
Commute2
Public Transit97
Affordability68
Public Safety22
Airports96
Hospitals3
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools77
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
106kPopulation+7.5k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black3%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
48 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van30%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation59%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$479kMedian Home Value+$70k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$443 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Queens County79
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Queens County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%
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 | 5 | 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
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding41
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, New York, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, New York, NY
Our Lady of Catholic Academy
0 miles, W
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
1 miles, NE
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Academy
1 miles, NE
Forest Hills Montessori School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, New York, NY
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
1 miles, SE
Rabbinical Seminary of America
2 miles, E
CUNY Queens College
2 miles, NE
St John's University-New York
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, New York, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Queens Hospital Center
2 miles, E
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
3 miles, NE
Elmhurst Hospital Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills, New York, NY
Laguardia Airport
5 miles, N
John F Kennedy International Airport
6 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
17 miles, W
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, N