Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Bladensburg is a small city in Maryland with a population of 9,552. Residents earn $62,400 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bladensburg receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Bladensburg has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bladensburg is $62,400, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Bladensburg is $330,400, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,652 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
With 895 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,801 per 100,000, 94% above the national average.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bladensburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 58.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 41.3% |
| 208% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,400 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,840 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |
| Census Median | $330,400 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $315,560 |
| Median List Price | $99,500 |
| Median List Price | $99,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $136 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,652 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,403 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 46.5% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.8% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 894.9/100K |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Murder | 10.5/100K |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Rape | 42.1/100K |
| Robbery | 368.5/100K |
| Assault | 473.8/100K |
| Total Property | 3,800.8/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 600.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,337.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 863.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 71 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9424°N, 76.9259°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 9,648/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 34.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.3% |