At a Glance
Median Income
$127,196
$66,277 per capita
Home Value
$604,800
Zillow: $540,988
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
6.9% smoking rate
How Forest Glen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Glen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest Glen a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forest Glen residents earn a median household income of $127,196 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,277. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Glen is $604,800 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $540,988. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
66.9% of adults in Forest Glen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Glen has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,650
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density6,650/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$127,196
Per Capita$66,277
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
B+
Home Value$604,800
Rent$1,553
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$540,988
Housing Units2,695
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation360 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+28.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations64
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest Glen was built in 1961.
13.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
37.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.