Living in Accokeek, Maryland

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Accokeek · Census data 2020–2024

Accokeek has 14,362 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $150,815 (45% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $560,500.

Accokeek at a glance

Population
14,362
Median age
40.8State: 39.4
Median household income
$150,815State: $103,678
Median home value
$560,500State: $419,900
Homeowners
96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
Average commute
42 min

Is Accokeek a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.

Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Accokeek

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Accokeek the median home value is $560,500, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 14% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,106 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Accokeek$560,500
Maryland$419,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Maryland$1,705
United States$1,413

Accokeek median household income

The median household income in Accokeek is $150,815 and the income per person is $53,677. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).

Median household income

Accokeek$150,815
Maryland$103,678
United States$80,734

Housing in Accokeek: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
4,464
Owner-occupied
96.6%
Renter-occupied
3.4%
Vacant
1.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1998
Average household size
3.25

Accokeek demographics

Population
14,362
Median age
40.8
Under 18
27%
65 and older
13.6%
Households
4,414
Foreign-born
15.8%
Veterans
12.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White13.8%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Black69.8%
Asian3.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Accokeek ›

Education in Accokeek

47.4% of adults 25 and older in Accokeek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Accokeek47.4%
Maryland43.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Accokeek

Unemployment rate
9.9%State: 4.9%
Average commute
42 minState: 31 min
Work from home
30.1%
Drive alone
54.8%
Public transit
2.7%
Walk to work
0.7%
Homes with broadband
96.9%

Accokeek vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Accokeek14,362$150,815$560,500—
Fort Washington25,134$143,333$480,100$2,690
Bensville15,848$170,072$521,300$2,722
Fort Hunt16,700$216,038$927,400$3,501
Friendly11,119$127,670$437,800$2,306
Mount Vernon13,122$163,750$836,200$1,620
Brandywine12,160$157,587$551,000$2,757
Waldorf82,943$116,089$407,600$1,995
Hybla Valley17,257$80,959$503,000$1,631

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Living in Accokeek: FAQ

What is the median household income in Accokeek, MD?

The median household income in Accokeek is $150,815, 45% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Accokeek?

The median home value in Accokeek is $560,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.

Is Accokeek, MD a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%.

What is the median age in Accokeek?

The median age in Accokeek is 40.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).

How long is the commute in Accokeek?

The average commute to work in Accokeek is 42 minutes; 30.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Accokeek?

The unemployment rate in Accokeek is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Accokeek?

47.4% of adults in Accokeek have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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