Indian Head, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Charles County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,982 Population 3,237/sq mi density
$84,898 Median Income $47,445 per capita
$258,900 Home Value $345,852 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,898 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,900 home value, $1,326/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Indian Head, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,898
13% above
$47,445 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
8% below
Zillow: $345,852
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Indian Head Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
92%
Rent
114%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Indian Head a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Indian Head residents earn a median household income of $84,898 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,445. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,283 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Indian Head is $258,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,852. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 36.9% 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 1969.

Education

13.6% of adults in Indian Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Indian Head has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,982
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,237/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$84,898
Per Capita$47,445
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$8,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,326
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$345,852
Housing Units1,534
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,696/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation43 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 69%
Commute47 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Indian Head was founded in 1920.
The median home in Indian Head was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.375 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.