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National Harbor, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Alexandria city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,418 Population 3,479/sq mi density
$133,616 Median Income $81,161 per capita
$462,000 Home Value $355,873 Zillow
$2,293 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
237 Violent Crime/100K 2,210 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$133,616 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$462,000 home value, $2,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher

National Harbor, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,616
78% above
$81,161 per capita
Home Value
$462,000
64% above
Zillow: $355,873
Median Rent
$2,293/mo
97% above
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
2,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
52% above
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr

How National Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
178%
Home Value
164%
Rent
197%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is National Harbor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

National Harbor residents earn a median household income of $133,616 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $81,161. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,382 business establishments, including 396 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in National Harbor is $462,000 , 64% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,873. Median rent is $2,293/month, with 24.1% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

National Harbor reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,210/100K.

Education

51.1% of adults in National Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

National Harbor has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,418
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density3,479/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,616
Per Capita$81,161
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$18,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,760

Housing

A+
Home Value$462,000
Rent$2,293
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$355,873
Housing Units2,565
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property2,210/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,702/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation144 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 20% / D 78%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in National Harbor was built in 1987.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 396 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.