City profile
La Plata, MD
Charles County · Population 10,683
La Plata is a town in Charles County, MD with about 10,683 residents and a typical home value near $428,000. It is 34 miles from Bowie, MD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$428,400
Typical monthly housing
$2,684
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
114
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 Low · county score 44/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Hurricane, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
22 mi to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 69% Democratic / 29% Republican
Community
Population
10,683
Black population
36.2%
County
Charles 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 10,683 residents
- Typical home value about $428,000
- 34 miles from Bowie, MD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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