Forest Hills  Residents & Culture
Forest Hills is home to mostly upper middle class people of all nationalities. Most are Manhattan commuters looking for a suburb to raise their children.

Forest Hills  Residences & Rent
Most of the area's apartment buildings were constructed during the 1930s and 40s. There are both large houses, and high rise complexes. General rents in the area range of studios from $700-$1100, one bedrooms from $900-$1300, two bedrooms from $1400-$2200 and three plus bedrooms start at $2500-up.

Forest Hills  Transportation & Commuting
Most commuting is done via the New York City Subway, by the E,F,G,R,V trains. The E and F trains can have you in Midtown in 20 minutes, and downtown in 35 minutes. One can also commute via the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) at Station Square (Austin Street and 71st Avenue)  which will have a commuter in Penn Station in just 15 minutes.