Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Forest Heights, MD
Area Guide
A pastoral town across the Potomac River from Alexandria
Park-Like
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Riverfront
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Commuter
A small town with a park-like atmosphere along Interstate 495, Forest Heights is a centrally located suburb nearing the Maryland-District of Columbia state line. Forest Heights is adjacent to the Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm — a former 19th-century plantation with a rich history, various farm animals, and hands-on exhibits perfect for families. Forest Heights offers charming single-family homes, a family-friendly environment, and safe residential neighborhoods. Forest Heights is just off the Potomac River, separating this small pastoral town from Alexandria and Ronald Reagan Washington National AIrport. Commuters appreciate proximity to this major metro area, and to top it off, Forest Heights is only nine miles south of Washington, DC. History buffs and commuters alike are drawn to this centrally located suburb.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,417
Average: $113,576
Education
554
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,422
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forest Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oxon Cove Park
- Fort Foote Park
- Alexandria Archaeology Museum
- Carlyle House Historic Park
- George Washington Memorial Parkway/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Washington Dulles International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.