West Forest Park, Baltimore, MD

Living in West Forest Park

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Bikeability 74
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Walkability 65
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 81
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 2
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 89
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Schools 83
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Residents

11k Population +834 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
51% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black90%
Caucasian4%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
37  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van75%
Public transportation15%
Taxicab1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$179k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
2% Built 2000 or Later
$914 Median Monthly Rent +$268 (2010–19)
34% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached24%
1 unit, detached28%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Utility gas68%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Forest Park

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Baltimore City97

Property Crime in West Forest Park

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Baltimore City91

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (93%)(4%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton94%
Donald Trump3%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 37 3 7
Mar 45 4 3
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Forest Park

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding37
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Gateway School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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