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Living in
Brandywine.
Brandywine is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Brandywine
Brandywine is a community of 10,989 people in Maryland. The median household income is $158,258, and median home values are around $551,000. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Brandywine at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
95.4%
of households
Population Growth
+11.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Brandywine: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Brandywine, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (22.9%), and 2.4% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
18.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.3%
of households
Married Couples
55.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.93
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 62% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Brandywine
In Brandywine, rent runs 62% above the MD average, and home values are 31% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
12.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,689
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
95.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $501,070 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Brandywine and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Brandywine, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Brandywine: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Brandywine is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Brandywine Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute41.5 min avg
How Brandywine residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Brandywine, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 27% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, which covers Brandywine, runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,919.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince George's County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes Brandywine, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Brandywine is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes Brandywine, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Brandywine is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Brandywine has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.89" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.38" |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.45" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.85" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.96" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.16" |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.37" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.75" |
| Nov | 57°F | 39°F | 3.13" |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Brandywine
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Brandywine's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Clinton
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Fort Washington
United Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Brandywine
Brandywine's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Brandywine (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
14.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
13.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 1,043 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 21% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Washington University of Science and Technology
14.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 400 students · in-state tuition $14,595 · 68% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harmony Hall, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Brandywine
Brandywine has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harmony Hall (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harmony Hall
National Park Site
9 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
10 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
11 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
12 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
12 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
14 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
14 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayCities Near Brandywine
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Brandywine FAQ
Is Brandywine, Maryland affordable?⌄
Brandywine's median rent is $2,757/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $157,587/year. Median home value is $551,000.
Is Brandywine, Maryland safe?⌄
Brandywine is policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Brandywine, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Brandywine, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Brandywine, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Brandywine is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,757/month and median household income is $157,587/year. The median home value is $551,000. About 12% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Brandywine, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Brandywine is 42 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from