How long is the commute from Forest Hills, MI?
Workers who live in Forest Hills, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
22.5% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Forest Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Hills | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±3.4 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±2.1 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.5% (±3.2 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Forest Hills, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Forest Hills ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Hills
| Vehicles available | Forest Hills | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% (±4.3 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.1% (±5.0 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.9% (±3.3 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Forest Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Hills
| Forest Hills | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.5% (±3.2 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.2 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Cascade Charter Township | 4.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 5.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vergennes Township | 5.9 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| East Grand Rapids | 6.0 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Kentwood | 7.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell Charter Township | 7.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 7.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cannon Township | 7.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Rapids, MI (17.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vergennes Township, MI (26.9 minutes), Cannon Township, MI (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comstock Park | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Cutlerville | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Byron Center | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Forest Hills | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Northview | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
Forest Hills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ada Township, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Hills
How long is the average commute in Forest Hills?
Workers who live in Forest Hills, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Hills without a car?
1.4% of households in Forest Hills have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Hills?
22.5% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Forest Hills worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hills CDP, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Forest Hills CDP, Michigan (place:29580, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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