The Town FilesForestville, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 12,831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $339,000
- Household income
- $70,579
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 42.5
Forestville is a community of 12,831 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $339,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Maryland towns, better transit than 86% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Maryland towns.
How Forestville ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Forestville is worth $339,000, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $70,579, which is more affordable than 18% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,719 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Forestville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,719 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $70,579 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Forestville
| People | Forestville | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 19.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in Forestville
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forestville since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Forestville itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Forestville
5 public schools with 2,294 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison Middle | 6-8 | 839 | 20.0 |
| Samuel P. Massie Academy | PK-8 | 480 | 14.5 |
| Andrew Jackson Academy | PK-8 | 454 | 13.8 |
| Longfields Elementary | PK-5 | 264 | 12.0 |
| North Forestville Elementary | PK-5 | 257 | 16.1 |
Towns near Forestville
- District Heights, MD1.1 mi · 5,959 people · home $339,200
- Walker Mill, MD1.8 mi · 12,187 people · home $379,100
- Capitol Heights, MD2.6 mi · 4,050 people · home $331,900
- Westphalia, MD2.6 mi · 11,770 people · home $531,000
- Suitland, MD2.8 mi · 25,839 people · home $334,800
- Andrews AFB, MD2.9 mi · 3,025 people · home —
- Largo, MD3.0 mi · 11,605 people · home $387,800
- Coral Hills, MD3.1 mi · 9,997 people · home $339,200
Forestville questions
Is Forestville, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Forestville scores better for retirees than 19% of Maryland towns and quieter than 49%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Forestville?
The median owner-occupied home in Forestville is valued at $339,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,579, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,719 a month.
What is the weather like in Forestville?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Forestville get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Forestville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)