At a Glance
Median Income
$133,616
$81,161 per capita
Home Value
$462,000
Zillow: $355,873
Median Rent
$2,293/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
8.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is National Harbor a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 4.1% (14% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,418
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density3,479/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,616
Per Capita$81,161
Unemployment4.1%
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%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
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.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
26.0% 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.