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Prince George's County, Maryland

FIPS 24033

Juniper

Prince George's County is in the highest 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 5% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$477,451

Higher than 92% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

38%

Lower than 87% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

93.2

Higher than 93% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Prince George's County.

The basics

Total Population

959,754

Median Age

38.5

Population Density

1,988.74

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,771

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.18×

Higher than 83% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$101,798

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,799

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

2.8%

Lower than 61% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

35%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

42%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

93.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

46

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.9

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Prince George's County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Prince George's County?
The estimated median home value in Prince George's County today is $477,451, higher than 92% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Prince George's County?
The median annual property tax in Prince George's County is $4,771, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is Prince George's County expensive to live in?
Homes in Prince George's County cost about 4.18× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Prince George's County?
The median gross rent in Prince George's County is $1,799 a month, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Prince George's County?
Home prices in Prince George's County have moved 38% over the past five years (2.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County has a population of 959,754, about 1,988.74 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.5.
What is the weather like in Prince George's County?
Prince George's County averages 56.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.4°F, winter lows around 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.9 inches of snow a year.
Is Prince George's County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Prince George's County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.2 (higher than 93% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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