Fort Washington, MD
Living in Fort Washington
Bikeability52
Walkability33
Commute2
Public Transit62
Affordability13
Public Safety89
Airports99
Hospitals30
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation-908 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black65%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$118kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
48 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$358kMedian Home Value-$47k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent-$88 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Washington
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29
Property Crime in Fort Washington
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (89%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Washington
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Washington, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Washington, MD
Beddow School - Ft Washington Campus
3 miles, N
Tauxemont Cooperative Preschool
3 miles, NW
The Maryland International Day School
4 miles, NE
St Columba Catholic School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Washington, MD
Strayer University-Maryland
8 miles, NE
Chamberlain University-Virginia
9 miles, N
DeVry University-Virginia
9 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Washington, MD
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
4 miles, W
United Medical Center
7 miles, N