Living in Fort Washington, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Washington has 25,134 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $143,333 (38% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $480,100, the median rent is $2,690/month.
Fort Washington at a glance
- Population
- 25,134
- Median age
- 45.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $143,333State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $480,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,690/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Fort Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Washington the median home value is $480,100, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,690 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,848 a month in housing costs.
Fort Washington median household income
The median household income in Fort Washington is $143,333 and the income per person is $58,044. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fort Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,897
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.7%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.91
Fort Washington demographics
- Population
- 25,134
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 8,540
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Washington ›
Education in Fort Washington
43% of adults 25 and older in Fort Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 19% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Fort Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | $143,333 | $480,100 | $2,690 |
| Fort Hunt | 16,700 | $216,038 | $927,400 | $3,501 |
| Friendly | 11,119 | $127,670 | $437,800 | $2,306 |
| National Harbor | 4,454 | $109,707 | $472,500 | $2,271 |
| Accokeek | 14,362 | $150,815 | $560,500 | — |
| Hybla Valley | 17,257 | $80,959 | $503,000 | $1,631 |
| Oxon Hill | 17,893 | $93,252 | $359,800 | $1,721 |
| Belle Haven | 6,570 | $140,574 | $689,400 | $1,841 |
| Forest Heights | 2,642 | $98,734 | $371,700 | $1,484 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Washington, MD?
The median household income in Fort Washington is $143,333, 38% 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 Fort Washington?
The median home value in Fort Washington is $480,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Fort Washington?
The median gross rent in Fort Washington is $2,690 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Fort Washington, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Fort Washington?
The median age in Fort Washington is 45.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fort Washington?
The average commute to work in Fort Washington is 38 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Washington?
The unemployment rate in Fort Washington is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Washington?
43% of adults in Fort Washington 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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