Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Living in Forest Hills

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Bikeability 95
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Walkability 92
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 18
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 76
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Schools 86
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Residents

18k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated
37% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black13%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household37%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$128k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more24%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector45%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van36%
Public transportation43%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$923k Median Home Value +$249k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$68 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more7%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest Hills

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Forest Hills

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (84%)(11%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump6%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 37 3 6
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 1
Dec 37 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest Hills, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Edmund Burke School
0 miles, S
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Sheridan School
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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American University
2 miles, SW
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Howard University
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest Hills, Washington, DC

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Airports

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