salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,840 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maryland. It is number 69 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Forestville?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Forestville
| Size | Forestville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,466 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,545 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,873 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,937 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,648 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Forestville overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Forestville, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Forestville
Life in Forestville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Forestville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $481 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $339,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Forestville, MD?
Renting in Forestville costs a median of about $1,871 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Forestville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Forestville cheap or expensive?
Forestville is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $76,119. It ranks 69th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Forestville?
The median homeowner in Forestville pays $3,639 a year in property taxes, about 1.07% of the median home value.
Is Forestville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Forestville?
The median home value in Forestville is $339,000, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
10,495 people live in Forestville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.