Forest Heights, MD
Living in Forest Heights
Bikeability
61
Walkability
59
Commute
21
Public Transit
71
Affordability
40
Public Safety
81
Airports
97
Hospitals
33
Colleges
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.6k
Population
+413 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
-9% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black67%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$84k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
99%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
36 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K3%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office29%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation10%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$220k
Median Home Value
-$34k (2010–19)
1%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k
Median Monthly Rent
+$715 (2010–19)
74%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached85%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1980 to 1989<1%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195963%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Heights
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29
Property Crime in Forest Heights
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (90%)(7%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump5%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
Feb | 37 | 3 | 5 |
Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
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 | 57 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 48 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Heights
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Heights, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Heights, MD
St Thomas More Catholic
1 miles, N
National Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
St Columba Catholic School
2 miles, S
The Living Water School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Heights, MD
DeVry University-Virginia
4 miles, NW
Chamberlain University-Virginia
4 miles, NW
Strayer University-Maryland
5 miles, E
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary
5 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Heights, MD
United Medical Center
2 miles, NE
St Elizabeths Hospital
2 miles, N
Inova Alexandria Hospital
6 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest Heights, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
4 miles, NW
Washington Dulles International Airport
27 miles, W
Hagerstown Regional Airport-Richard A Henson Field
73 miles, NW