Living in Largo, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Largo · Census data 2020–2024
Largo has 12,229 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $103,375 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median home value is $387,800, the median rent is $2,180/month.
Largo at a glance
- Population
- 12,229
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $103,375State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $387,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,180/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Largo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Largo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Largo the median home value is $387,800, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,180 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,354 a month in housing costs.
Largo median household income
The median household income in Largo is $103,375 and the income per person is $54,435. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Largo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,534
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.28
Largo demographics
- Population
- 12,229
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 5,295
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Largo ›
Education in Largo
45.6% of adults 25 and older in Largo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Largo
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 52.3%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Largo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largo | 12,229 | $103,375 | $387,800 | $2,180 |
| Lake Arbor | 14,335 | $121,211 | $460,600 | $2,431 |
| Kettering | 14,014 | $126,938 | $418,500 | $2,297 |
| Summerfield | 15,065 | $91,007 | $348,100 | $2,091 |
| Capitol Heights | 4,020 | $97,155 | $331,900 | $1,306 |
| Westphalia | 13,228 | $164,197 | $531,000 | $2,193 |
| Brown Station | 3,451 | $168,848 | $470,300 | — |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Peppermill Village | 5,238 | $85,685 | $345,900 | $845 |
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What is the median household income in Largo, MD?
The median household income in Largo is $103,375, about the same as 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 Largo?
The median home value in Largo is $387,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Largo?
The median gross rent in Largo is $2,180 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Largo, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Largo?
The median age in Largo is 39.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Largo?
The average commute to work in Largo is 33 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Largo?
The unemployment rate in Largo is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Largo?
45.6% of adults in Largo 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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