What are the schools like in Forestville, MD?

Forestville is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district operates 139 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 25 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Forestville?

The median household income in Forestville, MD is $64,660 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Forestville, MD?

Forestville has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

Forestville, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Forestville, MD affordable or expensive?

Forestville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forestville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,200 and the median rent is $1,548 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forestville, MD?

Crime rate data for Forestville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Forestville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Forestville is a small city of 10,291 in Maryland, with a median household income of $64,660 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Forestville's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Forestville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forestville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Forestville's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forestville costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Forestville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,548	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,660	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Forestville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Forestville is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forestville, MD	National Avg
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	139	—
Middle Schools	25	—
High Schools	25	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forestville sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forestville, MD
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Forestville, MD	National Avg
Population	10,291	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	85.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

District Heights, MD 1 mi Walker Mill, MD 2 mi Morningside, MD 2 mi Capitol Heights, MD 3 mi Westphalia, MD 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Forestville

Forestville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20747

Forestville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forestville, MD affordable or expensive?

Forestville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Forestville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $318,200 and median rent is $1,548/month.

What is the crime rate in Forestville, MD?

Crime data for Forestville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Forestville?

Public schools in Forestville are operated by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district has 139 elementary, 25 middle, and 25 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forestville, MD a good place to live?

Forestville, MD has a population of 10,291, a median household income of $64,660, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Forestville?

Forestville averages 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forestville?

Forestville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20747.

What is the population of Forestville?

The population of Forestville, Maryland is 10,291 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forestville?

Key numbers for living in Forestville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $318,200, median household income $64,660, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forestville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.