Forest Hills
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $560K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 8.6/10
It's a 204-acre plat on the southeast side of the greater Grand Rapids area, with downtown just 11 minutes away when you need it—though honestly, most days you won't feel the pull much. Homes here hover around $591K, and they're spread across a residential layout that actually lets you breathe; you've got the Gerald R. Ford airport about 16 minutes out, which matters if you travel for work. The real selling point is how walkable the immediate area is—there's a grocery store and a restaurant both within a short walk, and Forest Hills Park is right there if you need to throw a ball around or just clear your head. You're technically in the Forest Hills Public Schools district, and the whole setup sits within the Vineyard Area, which has that neighborhood feel without being remote—18 restaurants within a mile, and it's not like you're scrounging for coffee or options when you venture out a bit.
Why people love it here
Northern High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Reeds Lake — 1.6 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Echo Lake: 9 min walk
- East Lake: 12 min walk
$560K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Explore Forest Hills
Same name, different focus — Forest Hills is also covered as:
- Forest Hills Community — community details
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Median home price in Forest Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,805/mo
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6 homes sold in Forest Hills this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Reeds Lake
1.6 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poseidon (return)
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Ada - Grand River Launch
+1 more
The Other Body Shop
+1 more
Burton/East Paris (EB)
+1 more
Walgreens
+1 more
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Forest Hills is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Forest Hills home (around $560,475) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $99k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,728 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,728/mo | $99,410 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,292/mo | $114,452 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,481/mo | $119,482 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Hills are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(15)
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
+10 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
Johnny's Markets
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Martin School
Lincoln School
Knapp School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Hills
- What do homes cost in Forest Hills?
- The median home value in Forest Hills is about $560,475. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Hills housing market?
- no homes are listed in Forest Hills right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Hills?
- Forest Hills is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Forest Hills walkable?
- Forest Hills scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.