Forest Hills, Michigan Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Forest Hills, Michigan is 28,494 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Michigan. The median household income is $156,618, the median home value is $474,800, and the median age is 43.3.
28,494
Population
578
People / sq mi
$156,618
Median Income
$474,800
Median Home Value
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Forest Hills covers 49.3 sq mi of land at 578 people per square mile.
About Forest Hills, MI
Homeownership is the standout figure in Forest Hills: 94.4% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Forest Hills is a city in Michigan with a population of 28,494. It ranks #40 among cities in Michigan by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $156,618, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.8%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $474,800, with typical rent around $1,950.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 71.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Remote work is on the higher side at 22.2%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Forest Hills, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$156,618
Median Household Income
$79,311
Per Capita Income
1.8%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$474,800
Median Home Value
$1,950
Median Rent
94.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.7%
High School+
71.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
69.5%
Public Transit
22.2%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
25.9%
Foreign Born
91.0%
Non-English at Home
6.6%
Veterans
6.6%
With Disability
98.7%
Health Insurance
98.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13.6% |
| Information | 10.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 2.8% |
| Construction | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Hills, Michigan has a population of 28,494 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Michigan.
The median household income in Forest Hills, Michigan is $156,618, with 1.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Forest Hills, Michigan is $474,800, with median monthly rent at $1,950 and a homeownership rate of 94.4%.
The median age in Forest Hills, Michigan is 43.3 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.