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Forest Heights, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County
Forest Heights, MD
At a Glance
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)
Is Forest Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 8.0% (122% 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 $355,873. 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 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 929/100K. The murder rate is 77.4/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.