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Forest Heights
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Forest Heights is a small, close-knit suburban community located just southeast of Washington, D.C. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, leafy neighborhoods, and proximity to major attractions, it offers both tranquil residential living and convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Visitors enjoy a peaceful stay with plenty of local charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
2,658
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.81°, -77.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,740
Local Cost
$1,900
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
221 Mbps
Upload
109 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
15
Walk Score
15
Footways
29.0
Airport
DCA
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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