Forest Heights, MD

Living in Forest Heights

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Bikeability 61
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Walkability 59
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 71
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Affordability 40
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 75
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Schools 19
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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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Hospitals

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United Medical Center
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