Fort Washington, MD

Fort Washington, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Fort Washington a Good Place to Live?

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 4.3% (19% 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 $444,732. 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.

Safety & Crime

Fort Washington 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

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. 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.

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