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
Population Overview
Total Population
2,619
Census 2023
Population Density
1,597
per square mile
Land Area
1.6
square miles (4.2 km²)
Median Age
39.7 yrs
2% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 48.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 32% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
21%
Black
48.6%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 40.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
57.1%
Spanish
40.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
24.2%
Veterans
9.0%
50% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.6%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.4%
2% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.459
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,619 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,597 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.0% |
| Black or African American | 48.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.0% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 57.1% |
| Spanish | 40.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 24.2% |
| Veterans | 9.0% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 91.6% |
| Uninsured | 8.4% |
| Broadband Access | 94.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.459 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |