Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Living in Forest Hills
Bikeability95
Walkability92
Commute33
Public Transit95
Affordability54
Public Safety18
Airports97
Hospitals35
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
37%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black13%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household37%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$128kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector45%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van36%
Public transportation43%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$923kMedian Home Value+$249k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$68 (2010–19)
38%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached19%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Hills
United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87
Property Crime in Forest Hills
United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(11%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump6%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Hills
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding52
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Franklin Montessori School
0 miles, W
Edmund Burke School
0 miles, S
Sheridan School
1 miles, W
Sidwell Friends School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Hills, Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia
0 miles, SW
American University
2 miles, SW
Georgetown University
3 miles, S
Howard University
3 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Hills, Washington, DC
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
1 miles, W
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
3 miles, S
Sibley Memorial Hospital
3 miles, W
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
3 miles, SE