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Washington, D.C.

Forest Glen

#15 in Best Places to Live in Maryland
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Maryland
  • 5 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Forest Glen is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 6,589. Forest Glen is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Forest Glen offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Forest Glen there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Forest Glen and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Forest Glen are highly rated.
    About Forest Glen...
    Population
    6,589
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $438,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,388
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Forest Glen Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      2%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%
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    Working in Forest Glen

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,333
    National
    $55,322
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    Forest Glen Reviews

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    The Silver Spring-Wheaton area is a wonderful are to be in. Not only does it make way for its residents to be independent by providing accessible and affordable transportation with metro, it also provides safe and crime-free neighborhoods.

    Also there are nearby schools, parks, hospitals and malls that help to make the community worth living in.
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    It is quiet, safe and CLOSE to everything.
    Businesses are average and do not provide amazing service, some more than others.
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