Forestville SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Forestville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forestville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forestville is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forestville is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Forestville is $346,915.
The median income in Forestville is $70,579.
Forestville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forestville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forestville | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forestville, MD Weather
The average high in Forestville is 65.6° and the average low is 46.8°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 13.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forestville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forestville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forestville
The current population in Forestville is 10,495. The population has decreased 14.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,495 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 10,839 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 10,291 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 10,575 | -5.8% |
| 2020 | 11,224 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 12,342 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 11,719 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 11,689 | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 12,100 | 7.1% |
| 2015 | 11,298 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 11,286 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 11,533 | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 11,942 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 11,728 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 12,297 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forestville
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Forestville is:
2.2% White with 230 White residents.
83.8% African American with 8,794 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 91 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 43 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 532 Two Or More residents.
7.7% Hispanic with 805 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forestville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 83.8% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forestville
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Forestville is 52.6% female with 5,519 female residents.
Forestville is 47.4% male with 4,976 male residents.
| Gender | Forestville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forestville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Forestville completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Forestville completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Forestville completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Forestville completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Forestville completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Forestville completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Forestville completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Forestville completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Forestville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forestville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forestville, Maryland
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6.6% of households in Forestville earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Forestville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Forestville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.3% of households in Forestville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Forestville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Forestville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Forestville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Forestville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Forestville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.7% of households in Forestville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forestville | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.7% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
