Cost of Living in Fort Washington, MD

Population: 25,843 • 2026 Data

$145,942
Median Household Income
+89% vs national
$2,724
Median Monthly Rent
+102% vs national
$464,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs national
6.3%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Fort Washington

The median home value in Fort Washington, MD is $464,300. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,724, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,528.

Rent-to-income ratio: 22.4%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Fort Washington, MD is $145,942. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%, with a labor force of 14,458 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov