Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Harbor Coffee
Coffee Shop
Nature's Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Misha’s
Coffee Shop
FireHook
Coffee Shop
South Block
Coffee Shop
St. Elmos Coffee Pub
Coffee Shop
Grape + Bean
Coffee Shop
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JBAB Commissary
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Firehook Bakery
Coffee Shop
Buzz Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
Elizabeth's Counter
Coffee Shop
Misha's Coffeehouse and Roaster
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Turkish Coffee Lady
Coffee Shop
ESP Tea & Coffee
Coffee Shop
King Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lori’s Table
Coffee Shop
Hawwi Ethiopian Café and Restaurant
Coffee Shop
M.E. Swing Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Oxon Hill Farm
Museum
AMC Rivertowne 12
Cinema
Plaza Entertainment
Theatre Arts
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor
Attraction
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Art Gallery
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Theatre Arts
Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center
Theatre Arts
Athenaeum
Art Gallery
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem
Museum
World War I-Era Rudder
Attraction
South Corner Boundary Stone
Attraction
Memorial Pool
Attraction
Lyceum Museum
Museum
Old Town Theater
Cinema
Friendship Fire Station
Museum
Freedom House Museum
Museum
Del Ray Poetry Fence
Attraction
African American Heritage Park Sculpture
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum
Museum
Marlow 6
Cinema
Del Ray Artisans
Theatre Arts
Geodesic Dome
Attraction
Unknown Name
Museum
Food and Drink (1) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Seitz Liquors
Alcohol
South Capitol Liquors
Alcohol
Ocean View Liquors
Alcohol
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Al's Liquor
Alcohol
Spar Liquor
Alcohol
Mead's Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wheeler Liquors
Alcohol
Elevation Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
CrossFit Old Town
Gym
captains row
Community Centre
JBAB Youth Center
Community Centre
Zweet Sport - Total Fitness Studio
Gym
Sand and Steel Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Nannie J Lee Community Center
Community Centre
Hillcrest Heights Community Center
Community Centre
Trident Crossfit
Gym
Vital
Gym
Trancedental Meditation Center
Gym
Ascend Cycle
Gym
Studio Body Logic
Gym
Grace Brethren Church
Community Centre
Fort Stanton Recreation Center
Community Centre
Mt Vernon Rec Center
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
Gym
Huntington Community Center
Community Centre
Hillcrest Recreation Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Onelife Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Desserts by Gerard
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Chesapeake Big Market
Grocery Store
Potomac Gourmet Market
Grocery Store
Cake Love
Bakery
FireHook
Bakery
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
JBAB Commissary
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Jumbo Foods
Grocery Store
Java Grill
Bakery
Giant
Grocery Store
Elizabeth's Counter
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Balducci's
Grocery Store
Alexandria Cupcake
Bakery
Fresh Baguette
Bakery
Shipley Supermarket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (0) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Bald Eagle Hill
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oxon Run Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bald Eagle Recreation Center
Park
Oxon Cove Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Oxon Hill Manor
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Fort Greble
Park
Betty Blume Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Owens Road Park
Park
Potomac Vista Recreation Area
Park
Oxon Run Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (0) D-
Top Dollar Pawnbrokers
Fashion
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Fort Drum Market
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Polo Ralph Lauren
Clothing
Hugo Boss
Clothing
Brooks Brothers
Clothing
Under Armour
Clothing
Cole Haan
Shoes
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
claire's
Fashion
Samsonite
Fashion
Nautica
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Skechers
Shoes
Banana Republic
Clothing
Calvin Klein
Clothing
Coach
Fashion
Tanger Outlets National Harbor
Mall
Gap
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Michael Kors
Clothing
Helzberg Diamonds
Fashion
Nike
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Forest Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations B+
John Hanson Bus Lot
Bus Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Oxon Hill Road & Harborview Avenue
Bus Stop
Overlook Avenue & Laboratory Road Northbound
Bus Stop
Overlook Avenue & Laboratory Road Southbound
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Saint George Boulevard & Waterfront Street
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Second St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Montgomery St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Second St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Montgomery St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Madison St
Bus Stop
Second St+N Fairfax St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Madison St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Wythe St
Bus Stop
Madison St + N Fairfax St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Pendleton St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Pendleton St
Bus Stop
Montgomery St + N Royal St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St+Oronoco St
Bus Stop
N Fairfax St + Princess St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.7% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Forest Heights is 122/100 - which is 3% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime A-

Forest Heights crime rates are 1,037 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
834 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in Forest Heights is $96,111 - which is 26% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$96,111 A+
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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health A

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Forest Heights Police Station
Police
Prince Georges County Police Department District IV - Oxon Hill Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Washington District of Columbia Police Department - Training
Police
The Dental Management Center : FD Clark DDS
Dentist
DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Training Academy
Doctor
DC Fire Department Engine Co. 33
Fire Station
Oxon Hill Fire Station Company 21
Fire Station
Congress Heights Clinic
Doctor
United Medical Center
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Engine Company 25
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Joint Base Anacostia Bolling Station 41
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 201
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Doctor
Good Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dentist Ashley S. Nguyen
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alexandria Fire Station Company 204
Fire Station
Inova Medical Group - Old Town
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Forest Heights home prices are $221,600 - which is 24% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$221,600 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Forest Heights graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (0) A
Flintstone Elementary
Forest Heights Elementary
Glassmanor Elementary
John Hanson Montessori
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy For Boys Pcs
Ingenuity Prep Pcs
The Maryland International Day School
St Thomas More Catholic
Patterson Es
Valley View Elementary
Hendley Es
National Christian Academy
Leckie Ec
Early Childhood Academy Pcs
Achievement Preparatory Pcs Middle School
Simon Es
Oxon Hill Elementary
Hart Ms
Barnaby Manor Elementary
St Columba Catholic School
Bishop John T Walker School For Boys
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Eagle Academy Pcs Congress Heights
Center City Pcs Congress Heights
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs
High Schools (0) F
Oxon Hill High
Potomac High
National Christian Academy
National Collegiate Preparatory Pchs
Ballou Hs
Ballou Stay Hs
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Somerset College Preparatory Pcs
Friendship Pcs Technology Preparatory Academy High
Commonwealth Academy
From The Heart Christian School
Fusion Academy Alexandria
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs
Crossland High
Crossland Evening/Saturday High
Pathways School -- Crossland Re-Entry
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ratings A+

Forest Heights has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
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  • Forest Heights has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Forest Heights crime rates are 49% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Forest Heights is 3% higher than the Maryland average

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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Bald Eagle Hill
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Oxon Run Park

      Entertainment

      Oxon Hill Farm
      AMC Rivertowne 12
      Plaza Entertainment
      The Capital Wheel at National Harbor
      Torpedo Factory Art Center
      Torpedo Factory Art Center
      Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center
      Athenaeum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Seitz Liquors
      South Capitol Liquors

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Heights? Of all people who commute, 8.7% take public transportation in Forest Heights.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Heights? The cost of living in Forest Heights is 122/100 - which is 3% higher than Maryland.
      Forest Heights
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Heights? Forest Heights crime rates are 1,037, which are 49% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,037 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Heights? The median income in Forest Heights is $96,111 which is 26% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $96,11174% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,4682% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      39% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Forest Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Forest Heights home prices? Forest Heights home prices are $221,600 - which is 24% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $221,60020% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,092120% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Forest Heights have good schools? The Forest Heights graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Forest Heights a good place to live? Forest Heights has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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