How much do homeowners pay a month in Forest Heights, MD?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Forest Heights, MD pay a median of $1,738 (±$219) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $747 (±$39).
61.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Forest Heights, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,559 in 2015–2019 to $1,738 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,738 (±$219)
- Without a mortgage
- $747 (±$39)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 61.9%
Monthly owner costs in Forest Heights
| Forest Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,738 (±$219) | $2,456 (±$22) | $2,347 (±$8) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $747 (±$39) | $823 (±$13) | $753 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 61.9% (±11.7 points) | 78.2% (±0.7 points) | 71.0% (±0.3 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,437 (±$248) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Forest Heights, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Prince George's County ($2,456).
It is also lower than in Maryland ($2,347).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Prince George's County, Forest Heights ranks 77 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 381.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Forest Heights have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,559 (±$91) | $1,738 (±$219) | +11.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,494 (±$199) | $4,437 (±$248) | +27.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $219,700 (±$13,313) | $371,700 (±$35,154) | +69.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Forest Heights
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Heights | — | $1,738 (±$219) | — |
| National Harbor | 1.4 mi | $2,813 (±$675) | Higher |
| Glassmanor | 1.8 mi | $2,254 (±$117) | Higher |
| Oxon Hill | 2.4 mi | $2,096 (±$113) | Higher |
| Belle Haven (community) | 3.1 mi | $3,194 (±$499) | Higher |
| Hillcrest Heights | 3.2 mi | $2,100 (±$152) | Higher |
| Temple Hills | 3.4 mi | $2,070 (±$161) | Higher |
| Huntington | 3.4 mi | $2,717 (±$179) | Higher |
| Marlow Heights | 3.8 mi | $2,038 (±$278) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: National Harbor, MD ($2,813), Glassmanor, MD ($2,254), Oxon Hill, MD ($2,096).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Coral Hills | $1,958 (±$145) |
| 72 | Forestville | $1,952 (±$142) |
| 73 | Landover Hills | $1,921 (±$267) |
| 74 | Capitol Heights | $1,866 (±$185) |
| 75 | Landover | $1,850 (±$173) |
| 76 | Silver Hill | $1,773 (±$185) |
| 77 | Forest Heights | $1,738 (±$219) |
| 78 | Cedar Heights | $1,681 (±$195) |
| 79 | Eagle Harbor | $1,396 (±$154) |
Showing 9 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Heights
What is the average mortgage payment in Forest Heights?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Forest Heights, MD is $1,738 (±$219) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Forest Heights?
Owners without a mortgage in Forest Heights pay a median of $747 (±$39) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Forest Heights gone up?
In Forest Heights, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,559 in 2015–2019 to $1,738 in 2020–2024 (+11.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Heights town, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Forest Heights town, Maryland (place:28725, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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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