Living in Friendly, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Friendly · Census data 2020–2024
Friendly has 11,119 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $127,670 (23% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $437,800, the median rent is $2,306/month.
Friendly at a glance
- Population
- 11,119
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $127,670State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $437,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,306/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Friendly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Friendly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Friendly the median home value is $437,800, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,306 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,784 a month in housing costs.
Friendly median household income
The median household income in Friendly is $127,670 and the income per person is $50,318. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Friendly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,797
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.97
Friendly demographics
- Population
- 11,119
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,727
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Friendly ›
Education in Friendly
29.7% of adults 25 and older in Friendly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Friendly
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 51.5%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Friendly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 11,119 | $127,670 | $437,800 | $2,306 |
| Oxon Hill | 17,893 | $93,252 | $359,800 | $1,721 |
| National Harbor | 4,454 | $109,707 | $472,500 | $2,271 |
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | $143,333 | $480,100 | $2,690 |
| Clinton | 38,376 | $124,803 | $431,400 | $1,809 |
| Temple Hills | 8,969 | $66,841 | $366,200 | $1,811 |
| Forest Heights | 2,642 | $98,734 | $371,700 | $1,484 |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | $120,456 | $415,000 | $2,231 |
| Glassmanor | 16,981 | $66,327 | $351,000 | $1,567 |
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Friendly ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Friendly: FAQ
What is the median household income in Friendly, MD?
The median household income in Friendly is $127,670, 23% 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 Friendly?
The median home value in Friendly is $437,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Friendly?
The median gross rent in Friendly is $2,306 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Friendly, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Friendly?
The median age in Friendly is 47.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Friendly?
The average commute to work in Friendly is 37 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Friendly?
The unemployment rate in Friendly is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Friendly?
29.7% of adults in Friendly 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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