Fort Washington, MD

Living in Fort Washington

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 33
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Commute 2
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Public Transit 62
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Affordability 13
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 99
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 77
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Schools 95
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Residents

24k Population -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

$118k Median 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

$358k Median Home Value -$47k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median 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
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