Mount Rainier, MD

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

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

8,235 Population 12,867/sq mi density

$68,281 Median Income $37,972 per capita

$522,100 Home Value $440,920 Zillow

$1,434 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent

58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

405 Violent Crime/100K 3,132 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$68,281 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$522,100 home value, $1,434/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

405 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value

$522,100

85% above

US avg: $281,900

Median Rent

$1,434/mo

23% above

US avg: $1,163/mo

Homeownership Rate

24.3%

63% below US avg (65.4%)

Total Housing Units

4,273

Median year built: 1950

Home Value by Source

Census Median

$522,100

Zillow (ZHVI)

$440,920

Median Sale Price

$575,000

Median List Price

$565,000

Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

24.3%

Owner-Occupied

75.7%

Renter-Occupied

24%

76%

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: $1,434/mo · Zillow rent: $2,164/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market

132 days

Sale-to-List Ratio

1.0%

Buyers market

Homes Sold

Price Drops

6.7%

of listings with price reduction

Price Per Sq Ft

$287

Active Inventory

homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden

27.3%

of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

12% below US avg (31.0%)

Median Year Built

1950

Average age of housing stock: 76 years

Homeownership Rate

24.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value	$522,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)	$440,920
Median Sale Price	$575,000
Median List Price	$565,000
Price Per Sq Ft	$287

Rent

Census Median Rent	$1,434
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,164
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	132
Sale-to-List Ratio	1.0%
Price Drops	6.7%
Homes Sold	3
Active Inventory	15
Price Per Sq Ft	$287

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	24.3%
Renter-Occupied	75.7%
Homeownership Rate	24.3%
Total Housing Units	4,273
Median Year Built	1950
Rent Burden	27.3%