Living in Indian Head, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Indian Head · Census data 2020–2024
Indian Head has 4,055 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $89,063 (14% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $303,700, the median rent is $1,067/month.
Indian Head at a glance
- Population
- 4,055
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $89,063State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $303,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,067/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Indian Head a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Indian Head
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Indian Head the median home value is $303,700, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,067 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,946 a month in housing costs.
Indian Head median household income
The median household income in Indian Head is $89,063 and the income per person is $50,949. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Indian Head: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,742
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.43
Indian Head demographics
- Population
- 4,055
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 1,668
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Indian Head ›
Education in Indian Head
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Indian Head have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Indian Head
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Indian Head vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Head | 4,055 | $89,063 | $303,700 | $1,067 |
| Potomac Heights | 1,351 | $71,786 | $115,800 | — |
| Bryans Road | 9,371 | $118,361 | $377,300 | $2,169 |
| Mason Neck | 2,039 | $167,857 | $818,300 | $2,486 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | $531,500 | $2,289 |
| Pomfret | 747 | $118,914 | $406,900 | — |
| Cherry Hill | 26,044 | $122,447 | $492,500 | $1,931 |
| Lorton | 20,991 | $138,685 | $626,500 | $2,548 |
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What is the median household income in Indian Head, MD?
The median household income in Indian Head is $89,063, 14% lower 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 Indian Head?
The median home value in Indian Head is $303,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Indian Head?
The median gross rent in Indian Head is $1,067 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Indian Head, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 45 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Indian Head?
The median age in Indian Head is 38.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Indian Head?
The average commute to work in Indian Head is 45 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Indian Head?
The unemployment rate in Indian Head is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Indian Head?
15.7% of adults in Indian Head 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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