Fort Washington, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
25,843 Population 1,874/sq mi density
$145,942 Median Income $57,383 per capita
$464,300 Home Value $448,668 Zillow
$2,724 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$145,942 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$464,300 home value, $2,724/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Washington, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,942
94% above
$57,383 per capita
Home Value
$464,300
65% above
Zillow: $448,668
Median Rent
$2,724/mo
134% above
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
24% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
78% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Fort Washington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
194%
Home Value
165%
Rent
234%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
178%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Washington a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Washington residents earn a median household income of $145,942 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,383. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Fort Washington is $464,300 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,668. Median rent is $2,724/month, with 31.7% 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 1981.

Education

41.7% of adults in Fort Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Washington has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,843
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,874/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$145,942
Per Capita$57,383
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$464,300
Rent$2,724
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$448,668
Housing Units8,975
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation61 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+17.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Washington was built in 1981.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
21.6% 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.