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Forest Heights

Maryland · 2,447 residents · 1.625 sq mi
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Forest Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,599. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $253,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,447
−5%since 2000
from 2,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,506 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,591 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Forest Heights
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,599
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,697 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,489
+37%since 2000
from $21,556 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,094 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+72%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(323)
Black78.8%(2,037)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(76)
Asian3.3%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(1,064)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(174)
Black75%(1,836)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(276)
Asian3.9%(95)
Other0.7%(18)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,206)
Diversity Score
49
+20%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forest Heights, Maryland?

Forest Heights, Maryland has about 2,447 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forest Heights, Maryland?

The typical household in Forest Heights, Maryland earns about $73,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forest Heights, Maryland expensive?

In Forest Heights, Maryland, the median home is worth about $253,400, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Forest Heights, Maryland?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Forest Heights, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forest Heights, Maryland?

About 4.2% of people in Forest Heights, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forest Heights, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Forest Heights, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 353 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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