What are the schools like in Fort Washington, MD?

Fort Washington is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district operates 139 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 25 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Washington?

The median household income in Fort Washington, MD is $143,623 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Fort Washington, MD?

Fort Washington has an average high temperature of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.4 inches.

Fort Washington, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Washington, MD affordable or expensive?

Fort Washington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Washington is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $444,300 and the median rent is $2,613 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Washington, MD?

Crime rate data for Fort Washington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Washington, MD a Good Place to Live?

Fort Washington is a small city of 25,825 in Maryland, with a median household income of $143,623 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Fort Washington stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fort Washington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Washington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Fort Washington's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Washington costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Washington, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$444,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,613	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$143,623	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Washington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Fort Washington is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Washington, MD	National Avg
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	139	—
Middle Schools	25	—
High Schools	25	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Washington sees average highs of 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 13.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Washington, MD
Average High — January	43.7°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	13.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Washington, MD	National Avg
Population	25,825	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	13.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.5%	18.9%
Asian	7.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Fort Washington

Fort Washington, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20744

Fort Washington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Washington, MD affordable or expensive?

Fort Washington's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fort Washington roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $444,300 and median rent is $2,613/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Washington, MD?

Crime data for Fort Washington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fort Washington?

Public schools in Fort Washington are operated by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district has 139 elementary, 25 middle, and 25 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 42.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Washington, MD a good place to live?

Fort Washington, MD has a population of 25,825, a median household income of $143,623, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fort Washington?

Fort Washington averages 43.7°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 13.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Washington?

Fort Washington, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20744.

What is the population of Fort Washington?

The population of Fort Washington, Maryland is 25,825 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Washington?

Key numbers for living in Fort Washington: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $444,300, median household income $143,623, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Washington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.