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Fort Washington, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
25,843
Population
1,874/sq mi density
$145,942
Median Income
$57,383 per capita
$464,300
Home Value
$444,732 Zillow
$2,724
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
237
Violent Crime/100K
2,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$145,942 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$464,300 home value, $2,724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$464,300
65% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,724/mo
134% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.3%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,975
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$464,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$444,732
Median Sale Price
$493,750
Median List Price
$500,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.3%
Owner-Occupied
8.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$2,724/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,683/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
30 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
15.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
63
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
91.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $464,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,732 |
| Median Sale Price | $493,750 |
| Median List Price | $500,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,724 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,683 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 30 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.9% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 63 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,975 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 31.7% |