At a Glance
Median Income
$84,898
$47,445 per capita
Home Value
$258,900
Zillow: $343,310
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Indian Head a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 3.0% (17% below 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 $343,310. 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.
Safety & Crime
Indian Head reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,615/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,982
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,237/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,898
Per Capita$47,445
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$8,672M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,900
Rent$1,326
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$343,310
Housing Units1,534
Rent Burden36.9%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,615/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,696/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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