Living in Forest Glen, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forest Glen · Census data 2020–2024
Forest Glen has 6,840 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $127,820 (23% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $606,100, the median rent is $1,582/month.
Forest Glen at a glance
- Population
- 6,840
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $127,820State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $606,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,582/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Forest Glen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Forest Glen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forest Glen the median home value is $606,100, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,582 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,732 a month in housing costs.
Forest Glen median household income
The median household income in Forest Glen is $127,820 and the income per person is $66,373. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Forest Glen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,561
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.70
Forest Glen demographics
- Population
- 6,840
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 27.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 2,493
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forest Glen ›
Education in Forest Glen
65.2% of adults 25 and older in Forest Glen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forest Glen
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 37%
- Drive alone
- 42.8%
- Public transit
- 14.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Forest Glen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen | 6,840 | $127,820 | $606,100 | $1,582 |
| South Kensington | 8,148 | $210,953 | $919,800 | $3,479 |
| Kensington | 2,369 | $152,284 | $943,500 | $2,076 |
| Silver Spring | 81,462 | $99,860 | $643,300 | $1,913 |
| Four Corners | 8,150 | $203,125 | $620,400 | $2,554 |
| Chevy Chase View | 1,063 | $250,001 | $1,414,600 | $3,501 |
| North Chevy Chase | 746 | $250,001 | $1,212,500 | $3,472 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| North Kensington | 8,954 | $135,040 | $576,700 | $1,828 |
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What is the median household income in Forest Glen, MD?
The median household income in Forest Glen is $127,820, 23% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Forest Glen?
The median home value in Forest Glen is $606,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Forest Glen?
The median gross rent in Forest Glen is $1,582 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Forest Glen, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Forest Glen?
The median age in Forest Glen is 37.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Forest Glen?
The average commute to work in Forest Glen is 32 minutes; 37% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forest Glen?
The unemployment rate in Forest Glen is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forest Glen?
65.2% of adults in Forest Glen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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