Here's what it costs to live in Fort Washington, Maryland, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,690 per month, while the typical home is valued around $480,100. Households earn a median of $143,333 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$143,333
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,690
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$480,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
25,134
Latest estimate
Median Age
45.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,704
Per month
Avg Home Value
$376,900
Census ACS
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.2%
What is the cost of living index for Fort Washington?
The cost of living index for Fort Washington is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fort Washington?
The median gross rent in Fort Washington is $2,690 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fort Washington?
The median household income in Fort Washington is $143,333 per year.
What is the median home value in Fort Washington?
The median home value in Fort Washington is $480,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fort Washington?
Air quality data for Fort Washington is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fort Washington?
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
