City profile
Fort Washington, MD
Prince George's County · Population 25,134
Fort Washington is a town in Prince George's County, MD with about 25,134 residents and a typical home value near $480,000. It is 5 miles from Alexandria, VA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$480,100
Typical monthly housing
$3,008
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
117
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.00%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Lightning, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
8 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 86% Democratic / 11% Republican
Community
Population
25,134
Black population
59.2%
County
Prince George's County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 25,134 residents
- Typical home value about $480,000
- 5 miles from Alexandria, VA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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