At a Glance
Median Income
$121,707
$49,424 per capita
Home Value
$405,200
Zillow: $479,163
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
216/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
11.4% smoking rate
How La Plata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Plata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Plata a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Plata residents earn a median household income of $121,707 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,424. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Plata is $405,200 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,163. Median rent is $1,483/month, with 25.3% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
La Plata reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K.
Education
33.9% of adults in La Plata hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Plata 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 39.
Data Overview
People
Population10,470
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$121,707
Per Capita$49,424
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$405,200
Rent$1,483
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$479,163
Housing Units3,885
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent216/100K
Property1,755/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation189 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
La Plata was founded in 1888.
The median home in La Plata was built in 1996.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.