Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY
Living in Forest Hills Gardens
Bikeability97
Walkability97
Commute5
Public Transit97
Affordability12
Public Safety28
Airports96
Hospitals3
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.8kPopulation-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
$122kMedian 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
$780kMedian Home Value+$151k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY
Our Lady of Catholic Academy
0 miles, W
Yeshiva Tifereth Moshe Dov
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY
Yeshiva Shaar Hatorah
1 miles, SE
Rabbinical Seminary of America
1 miles, NE
CUNY Queens College
2 miles, NE
St John's University-New York
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills Gardens, New York, NY
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Queens Hospital Center
2 miles, E
New York-Presbyterian/Queens
2 miles, N
Elmhurst Hospital Center
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Forest Hills Gardens, 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