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Forest Glen, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,650 Population 6,650/sq mi density
$127,196 Median Income $66,277 per capita
$604,800 Home Value $540,988 Zillow
$1,553 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 3,289 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$127,196 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$604,800 home value, $1,553/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Glen, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,196
69% above
$66,277 per capita
Home Value
$604,800
115% above
Zillow: $540,988
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
34% above
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
3,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.9%
99% above
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
19% below
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
169%
Home Value
215%
Rent
134%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
199%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Glen a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.7% (31% 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.

Safety & Crime

Forest Glen reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,289/100K.

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 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,650
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density6,650/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,196
Per Capita$66,277
Unemployment4.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property3,289/100K

Health

Obesity26.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.