Maryland · Metropolitan Area
National Harbor is a small town in Maryland with a population of 4,418. Residents earn $133,616 per year, which is 78% above the national average.
Based on current data, National Harbor receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. National Harbor stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in National Harbor is $133,616, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places National Harbor among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in National Harbor is $462,000, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,293 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
National Harbor is a highly educated community — 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
National Harbor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 13.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 73.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 26.3% |
| 96% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,616 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,161 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,760 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $135,247 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,382 |
| County GDP | $18,000M |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Healthcare | 497 |
| Retail | 413 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |
| Census Median | $462,000 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $619,000 |
| Median List Price | $619,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.1% |
| Price Drops | 13.8% |
| Inventory | 58 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,293 |
| 97% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,153 |
| 162% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,702/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7832°N, 77.0081°W |
| County FIPS | 51510 |
Winner: Democrat by 57.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,479/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 497 |
| Restaurants | 396 |
| Retail Stores | 413 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 35.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.1% |