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Forest Hills, MI
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Forest Hills, MI
At a Glance
How Forest Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest Hills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hills residents earn a median household income of $156,618 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,311. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hills is $474,800 , 68% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $648,391. Median rent is $1,950/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hills reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,212/100K.
Education
71.5% of adults in Forest Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hills has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.