Brentwood, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,753
Population
9,876/sq mi density
$70,573
Median Income
$34,672 per capita
$413,100
Home Value
$397,188 Zillow
$1,564
Median Rent
34.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
352
Violent Crime/100K
920 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,573 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$413,100 home value, $1,564/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brentwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,876/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9439°N, 76.9570°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Brentwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").