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Largo, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
11,753 Population 3,841/sq mi density
$106,875 Median Income $55,622 per capita
$362,200 Home Value $416,889 Zillow
$2,138 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 1,074 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$106,875 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$362,200 home value, $2,138/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Largo, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,875
42% above
$55,622 per capita
Home Value
$362,200
28% above
Zillow: $416,889
Median Rent
$2,138/mo
84% above
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
176/100K
54% below
1,074/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
49% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Largo Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
142%
Home Value
128%
Rent
184%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
149%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Largo 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

Largo residents earn a median household income of $106,875 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,622. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% 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 Largo is $362,200 , 28% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,889. Median rent is $2,138/month, with 29.7% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Largo reports 176 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,074/100K.

Education

50.3% of adults in Largo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Largo has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population11,753
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density3,841/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$106,875
Per Capita$55,622
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$362,200
Rent$2,138
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$416,889
Housing Units5,164
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent176/100K
Property1,074/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation93 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Largo was built in 1983.
12.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.