How long is the commute from Forest Heights, MD?
Workers who live in Forest Heights, MD take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Forest Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.6% (±6.1 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±6.0 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±4.1 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Forest Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Forest Heights ranks 62 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Heights
| Vehicles available | Forest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±5.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±10.2 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±11.1 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.9% (±12.4 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Forest Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince George's County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forest Heights
| Forest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±3.1 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forest Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Heights | — | 32.5 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| National Harbor | 1.4 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glassmanor | 1.8 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oxon Hill | 2.4 mi | 38.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Belle Haven (community) | 3.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 3.2 mi | 37.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Temple Hills | 3.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington | 3.4 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Marlow Heights | 3.8 mi | 37.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oxon Hill, MD (38.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 56 (tie) | East Riverdale | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 56 (tie) | Largo | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 56 (tie) | Mitchellville | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Colmar Manor | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 59 (tie) | Fairmount Heights | 32.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 59 (tie) | Silver Hill | 32.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 62 (tie) | Forest Heights | 32.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 62 (tie) | Lanham | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 62 (tie) | South Laurel | 32.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 65 | Beltsville | 32.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 66 | Capitol Heights | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 67 | Berwyn Heights | 32.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 68 | Mount Rainier | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Heights
How long is the average commute in Forest Heights?
Workers who live in Forest Heights, MD take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Heights without a car?
6.2% of households in Forest Heights have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Heights?
19.0% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Forest Heights worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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