Nestled just east of Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan, the Forest Hills area offers a vibrant suburban lifestyle with access to top-tier schools, scenic beauty, and convenient amenities. Encompassing Ada Township, northern Cascade Charter Township, and parts of Cannon Township, Grand Rapids Charter Township, the city of Grand Rapids, and the city of Kentwood, this community is served by the highly regarded Forest Hills Public Schools (FHPS) district, educating approximately 10,000 students across 18 schools. With an estimated 2025 population of 29,000, Forest Hills is celebrated for its spacious wooded lots, modern homes, and proximity to urban conveniences, making it one of Michigan’s top-ranked suburbs for livability.
Disclaimer: All information is based on 2025 estimates and subject to change. Verify school boundaries and property details with local resources.
28,494 people live in Forest Hills, where the median age is 43.3 and the average individual income is $79,311. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Forest Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Brody’s Be Cafe, Canterbury Creek Farm School, and Fitness Together.
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| Dining | 0.17 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.89 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.17 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.51 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.15 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.07 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Forest Hills has 10,080 households, with an average household size of 2.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Forest Hills do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,494 people call Forest Hills home. The population density is 578 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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