At a Glance
Median Income
$147,650
$64,459 per capita
Home Value
$586,400
Zillow: $650,502
Median Rent
$2,649/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.9%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
7.9% smoking rate
How Newington Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Newington Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Newington Forest a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Newington Forest residents earn a median household income of $147,650 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,459. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 38,934 business establishments, including 2,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Newington Forest is $586,400 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,502. Median rent is $2,649/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
62.9% of adults in Newington Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Newington Forest 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,434
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,757/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$147,650
Per Capita$64,459
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$2,194
Housing
A
Home Value$586,400
Rent$2,649
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$650,502
Housing Units4,397
Rent Burden21.6%
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death3,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.9%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+30.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed242 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Newington Forest was built in 1984.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
26.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 242 Mbps.
There are 2,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 58 fatal vehicle crashes.