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Forest hill, MD

Forest hill, MD.

Population: 17,466 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Forest hill, MD is $513,432 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,000 after a median 35.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,883/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$513,432

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

35.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$513,432
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+48.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$513,432
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,000
Median list price
$270,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+1.3%
Median days on market
35.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
26

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,883/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Forest Lakes Elementary, Forest Hill Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bush Valley Landfill (10.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
111
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
200

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,678
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,191

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
45
Nearest national park
Hampton National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Hampton National Historic Site, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Forest Hill Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Phillips Army Air Field (APG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE, MEDSTAR FRANKLIN SQUARE MEDICAL CENTER, GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+173 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,013
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
81.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,473
Average weekly wage
$1,116
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
777

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Forest hillState medianUS median
Median home value$513,432$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$281,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,883/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,013$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Forest hill, MD?
$513,432.
What is the median sale price in Forest hill, MD?
$281,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Forest hill, MD?
Median days on market: 35.5 days.
What is typical rent in Forest hill, MD?
Typical rent: $1,883/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Forest hill, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, coldWave, drought, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Forest hill, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Forest hill, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Forest hill, MD?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Forest hill, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Forest hill, MD?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Forest hill, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Forest hill, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Forest hill, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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