What are the schools like in Mitchellville, MD?

Mitchellville 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 Mitchellville?

The median household income in Mitchellville, MD is $144,198 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Mitchellville, MD?

Mitchellville has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Mitchellville, MD affordable or expensive?

Mitchellville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mitchellville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $457,500 and the median rent is $2,038 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Mitchellville, MD?

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

Is Mitchellville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Mitchellville is a small city of 12,103 in Maryland, with a median household income of $144,198 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Mitchellville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Mitchellville 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

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

Metric	Mitchellville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$457,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,038	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,198	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Mitchellville 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	Mitchellville, 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	51.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mitchellville sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 45.0 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mitchellville, MD
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.0"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Mitchellville, MD	National Avg
Population	12,103	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	4.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	87.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mitchellville, MD affordable or expensive?

Mitchellville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mitchellville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $457,500 and median rent is $2,038/month.

What is the crime rate in Mitchellville, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Mitchellville?

Public schools in Mitchellville 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. 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mitchellville, MD a good place to live?

Mitchellville, MD has a population of 12,103, a median household income of $144,198, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Mitchellville?

Mitchellville averages 43.9°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.0 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mitchellville?

The population of Mitchellville, Maryland is 12,103 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mitchellville?

Key numbers for living in Mitchellville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $457,500, median household income $144,198, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mitchellville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.