La Plata, MD

Living in La Plata

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 19
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Commute 18
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 100
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Hospitals 40
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Colleges 76
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Schools 65
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Residents

9.4k Population +880 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black29%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$6.9k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
37  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military2%
Sales and office23%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$330k Median Home Value -$39k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$293 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached53%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas13%

Crime

Violent Crime in La Plata

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Charles County45

Property Crime in La Plata

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Charles County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 5
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 4 1
Dec 39 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Plata

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near La Plata, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near La Plata, MD

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Grace Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
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Smca
2 miles, N

Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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