Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Forestville, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,361
Population
12,305
Renter Mix
35% Rent
Andrews and D.C. are at your doorstep in this Beltway suburb
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Commuter
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Military
Forestville is a suburban community located less than ten miles southeast of Washington, D.C. Located along the Beltway and just north of Joint Base Andrews, Forestville is a terrific location for D.C.-area commuters as well as armed service personnel and military employees. The local rental market features a wide selection of apartments and condos, with several large shopping centers all around. Numerous large parks such as Watkins Regional Park sit nearby, and Six Flags America is just a 15 minute drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,500
Average: $83,266
Education
2,062
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,388
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Forestville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Forestville, MD is $1,160 for a studio, $1,359 for one bedroom, $2,109 for two bedrooms, and $1,925 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Forestville has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,359/month
760 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,824/month
880 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
295 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
520 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
North Forestville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
520 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
407 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
833 Students
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 9-12
685 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walker Mill Regional Park
- Suitland Bog
- Fort Dupont Park
- Watkins Nature Center
- Watkins Regional Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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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 February 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.