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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alexandria city County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in |
Forest Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").