Forest Hills, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
28,494
Population
578/sq mi density
$156,618
Median Income
$79,311 per capita
$474,800
Home Value
$648,391 Zillow
$1,950
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,618 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$474,800 home value, $1,950/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
28,494
Census 2023
Population Density
578
per square mile
Land Area
50.8
square miles (131.6 km²)
Median Age
43.3 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.6%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 8.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91%
Spanish
8.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.3%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
6.6%
49% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.7%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.3%
85% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.376
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 28,494 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 578 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 50.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 51.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 91.0% |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 6.6% |
| Health Insurance | 98.7% |
| Uninsured | 1.3% |
| Broadband Access | 97.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.376 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |