At a Glance
Median Income
$71,886
$39,673 per capita
Home Value
$312,600
Zillow: $323,464
Median Rent
$1,684/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Suitland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Suitland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Suitland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Suitland residents earn a median household income of $71,886 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,673. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Suitland is $312,600 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,464. Median rent is $1,684/month, with 32.5% 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 1973.
Education
24.9% of adults in Suitland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Suitland 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population24,667
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density5,804/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,886
Per Capita$39,673
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$312,600
Rent$1,684
Ownership37.9%
Zillow$323,464
Housing Units11,503
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation281 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Suitland was founded in 1867.
The median home in Suitland was built in 1973.
19.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.