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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
55
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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