Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Forest Heights is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,619. Residents earn $96,434 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forest Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Forest Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Forest Heights is $96,434, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Forest Heights is $346,800, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,154 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Forest Heights is below the national average at 237 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,210 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Forest Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 59.9% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 40.1% |
| 199% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,434 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,957 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,760 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $135,247 |
| Unemployment | 8.0% |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,382 |
| County GDP | $18,000M |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Healthcare | 497 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |
| Census Median | $346,800 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $355,873 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,154 |
| 85% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 14.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,702/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Total Violent | 236.8/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 118.4/100K |
| Assault | 118.4/100K |
| Total Property | 2,209.9/100K |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 828.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,144.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 236.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8038°N, 77.0117°W |
| County FIPS | 51510 |
Winner: Democrat by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,597/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 33.5 min |
| Work from Home | 13.9% |