Living in Prince George's County, Maryland

Prince George's County is a county in Maryland with a population of around 909,535, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA metro area. The main communities are Bowie, College Park, Laurel.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,475/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $415K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 45°F) and warm summers (highs around 82°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Prince George's County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.