How many renters in Fort Washington, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.7% (±17.9 points) of renting households in Fort Washington, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.7% (±17.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.1% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Fort Washington
| Share of income spent on rent | Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±8.1 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.7% (±7.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±6.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±9.0 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 26.6% (±13.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.1% (±11.7 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Fort Washington against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Fort Washington | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.1% (±11.7 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±2.5 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $128,451 (±$25,809) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,690 (±$342) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Fort Washington, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Fort Washington ranks 22 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Fort Washington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Washington | — | 56.7% (±17.9 points) | — |
| Fort Hunt | 2.7 mi | 40.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Friendly | 3.0 mi | 47.6% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| National Harbor | 3.5 mi | 45.6% (±25.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Accokeek | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±47.8 points) | Lower |
| Hybla Valley | 3.9 mi | 45.7% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Haven (community) | 4.1 mi | 41.2% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oxon Hill | 4.4 mi | 52.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Heights | 5.0 mi | 26.6% (±30.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Accokeek, MD (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Riverdale Park | 62.0% (±14.8 points) |
| 17 | Landover | 60.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 18 | Adelphi | 57.8% (±10.4 points) |
| 19 | Brentwood | 57.7% (±18.8 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Cottage City | 57.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Hyattsville | 57.4% (±9.9 points) |
| 22 | Fort Washington | 56.7% (±17.9 points) |
| 23 | Forestville | 56.2% (±12.8 points) |
| 24 | Andrews AFB | 55.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Walker Mill | 55.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 26 | Suitland | 54.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 27 | South Laurel | 54.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 28 | Beltsville | 54.2% (±8.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Washington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Washington
Are renters in Fort Washington rent-burdened?
56.7% of renting households in Fort Washington pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Fort Washington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Fort Washington, MD spends 31.3% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washington CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washington CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washington CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Washington CDP, Maryland (place:29525, in state:24).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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