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Accokeek, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
13,226 Population 482/sq mi density
$144,719 Median Income $55,524 per capita
$518,100 Home Value $546,914 Zillow
$3,066 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$144,719 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$518,100 home value, $3,066/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Accokeek, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$144,719
93% above
$55,524 per capita
Home Value
$518,100
84% above
Zillow: $546,914
Median Rent
$3,066/mo
164% above
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
2,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
26% above
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Accokeek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Accokeek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
193%
Home Value
184%
Rent
264%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
178%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Accokeek a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Accokeek residents earn a median household income of $144,719 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,524. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Accokeek is $518,100 , 84% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $546,914. Median rent is $3,066/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

Accokeek reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K.

Education

42.5% of adults in Accokeek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Accokeek has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population13,226
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$144,719
Per Capita$55,524
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$518,100
Rent$3,066
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$546,914
Housing Units4,386
Rent Burden20.7%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property2,210/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation206 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute44 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Accokeek was built in 1994.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.