Forest Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,619 Population 1,597/sq mi density
$96,434 Median Income $35,957 per capita
$346,800 Home Value $354,522 Zillow
$2,154 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
466 Violent Crime/100K 1,321 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$96,434 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$346,800 home value, $2,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
466 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Forest Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,434
28% above
$35,957 per capita
Home Value
$346,800
23% above
Zillow: $354,522
Median Rent
$2,154/mo
85% above
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
23% above
1,321/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.1%
37% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
264% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Forest Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Forest Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
128%
Home Value
123%
Rent
185%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
364%
Crime
123%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forest Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Heights residents earn a median household income of $96,434 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,957. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Heights is $346,800 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,522. Median rent is $2,154/month, with 22.4% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Forest Heights reports 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,321/100K.

Education

21.1% of adults in Forest Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Forest Heights has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,619
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,597/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$96,434
Per Capita$35,957
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$346,800
Rent$2,154
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$354,522
Housing Units823
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent466/100K
Property1,321/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation69 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.1%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute34 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Forest Heights was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
24.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.