Forest Glen, Arlington, VA Area Guide

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Forest Glen Area Facts

  • Forest Glen has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Forest Glen crime rates are 48% higher than the Arlington average
  • Cost of living in Forest Glen is 25% lower than the Arlington average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest Glen? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Long Branch Nature Center
      Glencarlyn park playground
      Carlin Hall Park
      Carlin Hall Playground
      Spring Lane Park
      Bailey's Branch Park
      Edison Park
      Bluemont Park

      Entertainment

      Ball-Sellers House
      Roos cave
      Lubber Run Amphitheater
      Washington & Old Dominion Caboose
      Constitution Park Bell
      Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center (AS)
      Ocean Dunes Waterpark
      Regal Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Popeyes
      MacDonald
      Brick's Pizza
      KFC
      sweetFrog
      Chipotle
      Einstein Bros. Bagels

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest Glen? Of all people who commute, 26.3% take public transportation in Forest Glen.
      Drive to Work
      53%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      26%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest Glen? The cost of living in Forest Glen is 132/100 - which is 21% higher than Virginia.
      Forest Glen
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Arlington
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest Glen? Forest Glen crime rates are 1,512, which are 20% lower than Virginia
      Total Crime
      1,512 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Forest Glen? The median income in Forest Glen is $62,630 which is 5% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $62,63013% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,11721% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Forest Glen a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ballston Urgent Care
      Virginia Hospital Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      NoVA Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Metropolitan Pediatrics
      Chiropractor
      Iverson Orthodontics
      Pediatric Associates of Alexandria
      Northern Virginia Doctors Medical Center
      ENT Specialists Of Northern Virginia
      Virginia Heart - Arlington
      Washington Radiology

      C- Housing

      What are Forest Glen home prices? Forest Glen home prices are $403,000 - which is 62% higher than Virginia
      Median home value
      $403,000118% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19826% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      6% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Forest Glen have good schools? The Forest Glen graduation rate is 78% - which is 7% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      5% 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

      F User Ratings

      Is Forest Glen a good place to live? Forest Glen has an overall rating of 34% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      34%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      34%

      3 total surveys

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