Forest Hills, MI

Living in Forest Hills

Bikeability10
Walkability11
Commute77
Public Transit9
Affordability22
Public Safety83
Airports17
Hospitals81
Colleges27
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Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

28kPopulation+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

$119kMedian 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

$348kMedian Home Value+$94k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian 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)
Jan24218
Feb26212
Mar3426
Apr4731
May5740
Jun6730
Jul7130
Aug7040
Sep6240
Oct5030
Nov3933
Dec29215

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado9
Blizzard2
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