Living in National Harbor, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of National Harbor · Census data 2020–2024
National Harbor has 4,454 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $109,707 (6% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $472,500, the median rent is $2,271/month.
National Harbor at a glance
- Population
- 4,454
- Median age
- 48.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $109,707State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $472,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,271/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is National Harbor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Maryland median.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in National Harbor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In National Harbor the median home value is $472,500, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,271 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,813 a month in housing costs.
National Harbor median household income
The median household income in National Harbor is $109,707 and the income per person is $71,004. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in National Harbor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,596
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 1.90
National Harbor demographics
- Population
- 4,454
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 6.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 2,343
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of National Harbor ›
Education in National Harbor
55.1% of adults 25 and older in National Harbor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 25.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in National Harbor
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.8%
National Harbor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Harbor | 4,454 | $109,707 | $472,500 | $2,271 |
| Forest Heights | 2,642 | $98,734 | $371,700 | $1,484 |
| Oxon Hill | 17,893 | $93,252 | $359,800 | $1,721 |
| Belle Haven | 6,570 | $140,574 | $689,400 | $1,841 |
| Glassmanor | 16,981 | $66,327 | $351,000 | $1,567 |
| Friendly | 11,119 | $127,670 | $437,800 | $2,306 |
| Huntington | 13,502 | $99,956 | $541,900 | $2,062 |
| Fort Washington | 25,134 | $143,333 | $480,100 | $2,690 |
| Temple Hills | 8,969 | $66,841 | $366,200 | $1,811 |
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National Harbor ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in National Harbor: FAQ
What is the median household income in National Harbor, MD?
The median household income in National Harbor is $109,707, 6% 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 National Harbor?
The median home value in National Harbor is $472,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in National Harbor?
The median gross rent in National Harbor is $2,271 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is National Harbor, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Maryland median. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in National Harbor?
The median age in National Harbor is 48.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in National Harbor?
The average commute to work in National Harbor is 35 minutes; 26.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in National Harbor?
The unemployment rate in National Harbor is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is National Harbor?
55.1% of adults in National Harbor 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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