Fort Washington SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fort Washington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Washington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Washington is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Washington is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Washington is $451,687.
The median income in Fort Washington is $143,333.
Fort Washington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Washington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Washington | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 218 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Washington, MD Weather
The average high in Fort Washington is 66.6° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.8 inches of precipitation each year with 14.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Washington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Washington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Washington
The current population in Fort Washington is 25,134. The population has decreased 0.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25,134 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 25,843 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 25,825 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 25,840 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 24,468 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 24,237 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 24,183 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,144 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 23,895 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 23,611 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 24,062 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 24,447 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 24,841 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 25,062 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 25,145 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Washington
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Fort Washington is:
10.8% White with 2,724 White residents.
58.6% African American with 14,716 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
7.1% Asian with 1,776 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 169 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 867 Two Or More residents.
19.4% Hispanic with 4,874 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Washington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 58.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Washington
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Fort Washington is 48.6% female with 12,215 female residents.
Fort Washington is 51.4% male with 12,918 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Washington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Washington for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fort Washington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Washington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Washington, Maryland
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1.6% of households in Fort Washington earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Fort Washington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.6% of households in Fort Washington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.9% of households in Fort Washington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.4% of households in Fort Washington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.1% of households in Fort Washington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Fort Washington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Fort Washington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.6% of households in Fort Washington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.0% of households in Fort Washington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Washington | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.9% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.0% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
