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Forest Heights, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,619
Population
1,597/sq mi density
$96,434
Median Income
$35,957 per capita
$346,800
Home Value
$355,873 Zillow
$2,154
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
929 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$96,434 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$346,800 home value, $2,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$346,800
23% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,154/mo
85% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.8%
39% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
823
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$346,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$355,873
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.8%
Owner-Occupied
9.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$2,154/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
90.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $346,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,873 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,154 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 823 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 22.4% |