Forest Hills, MI

City

Rent in Forest Hills

Median Gross Rent

$1,958

Rent-to-Income Ratio

22.4%

Renter Share

6.0%

Median Renter Income

$102,794

Avg Household Size

1.9

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

2 Bedrooms: $2,093
3 Bedrooms: $2,531
4 Bedrooms: $3,501

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 7.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 12.2%
$1,500-$2,000: 25.7%
$2,000-$2,500: 20.7%
$2,500+: 20.7%
No Cash Rent: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 36.4%
20-30% (moderate): 16.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 18.3%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 15.6%
Not Computed: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $164,439
Renter Households: $102,794

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 9.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 10.7%
$1,500-$2,000: 30.6%
$2,000-$2,500: 23.7%
$2,500+: 12.3%
No Cash Rent: 12.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Forest Hills

Neighborhood

Kent, MI

Ada Township / Forest Hills

Whitneyville / McCords

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources