Suburb
Forest Hills
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
- 77 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyNG
- HousingA
- NightlifeB-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB-
- JobsA
- WeatherC-
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$329,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,363
National
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Forest Hills Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Forest Hills
Jobs
A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$117,173
National
$55,322Places to Work in Forest Hills
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Forest Hills Reviews
77 reviews
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Forest Hills is an affluent, family friendly area. The schools are rated very highly and there are many extracurricular opportunities for students to participate in. The biggest drawback to living in Forest Hills is the lack of diversity in both race and income. The high costs of housing and taxes make it difficult for most to live in the area. I often worry that the children who grow up in Forest Hills will have an unrealistic view of life after living in such a bubble. The parents in the community are often known as "helicopter parents" because of how much they hover over their children. These parents have a substantial pull in all areas of the community.
I love that Forest HIlls is such a safe community. They have a great school system, and the and it is extremely family friendly. It is quite pricey, and the society as a whole is very affluent. There are lots of opportunities for kids to play sports and participate in clubs, and many school options. There are Spanish Immersion and Mandarin Immersion school programs available nearby. The location is ideal, since it is a few minute's drive from Grand Rapids, but not too close, and relatively close to Lake Michigan.
Forest Hills is affluent and is very safe. The public school system is one of the best in Michigan and prepares students well for college. Unfortunately, Forest Hills is not very diverse. The community would greatly benefit from more inclusion of diverse and underrepresented families.