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Forest Glen, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population

6,840

Land area

1sq mi

People per sq mi

6,821

ZIP codes

0

Forest Glen and its ZIP codes

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Forest Glen at a glance

  • Forest Glen is about 11 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $127,820, 23% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $606,100 (44% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,582 a month.

Local data for Forest Glen, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Forest Glen, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$127,820

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$606,100

Median rent

$1,582/mo

Homeownership

66.3%

Bachelor's or higher

65.2%

Median age

37.8

Average commute

32.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (1,113), Irish Americans (805), German Americans (609).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Forest Glen.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$96,368

456,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,882

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$17.2B

FY 2026, $16,210 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Forest Glen, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone42.8%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit14.9%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home37.0%

Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Forest Glen, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,849

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,029

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 25°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Forest Glen, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

7.0%

U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Forest Glen

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KensingtonTown1.6 mi0.5
Silver SpringCensus-designated place1.8 mi7.9
Chevy Chase ViewTown1.8 mi0.3
North Chevy ChaseVillage1.9 mi0.1
Four CornersCensus-designated place2 mi1.5
Kemp MillCensus-designated place2 mi2.5
North KensingtonCensus-designated place2.1 mi1.5
WheatonCensus-designated place2.2 mi6.9
Chevy ChaseCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.4
South KensingtonCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.1
Chevy Chase Section FiveVillage2.8 mi0.1
Burnt MillsCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.8
Garrett ParkTown2.8 mi0.3
Martin's AdditionsVillage3 mi0.1
Chevy Chase Section ThreeVillage3.1 mi0.1
Chevy ChaseTown3.2 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Forest Glen, MD in?
Forest Glen is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Forest Glen, MD?
About 6,840 people live in Forest Glen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Forest Glen?
Nearby places include Kensington (1.6 mi), Silver Spring (1.8 mi), Chevy Chase View (1.8 mi), North Chevy Chase (1.9 mi), Four Corners (2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023