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Living in
Calverton.
Calverton is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Calverton
This is an unincorporated area straddling Montgomery and Prince George's counties that functions more as a quiet residential suburb than a destination—and that's exactly what appeals to the people who stay here. Calverton sits in the sweet spot of the Baltimore-Washington metro region, positioned between Beltsville and Silver Spring, which means you're close enough to job centers and city amenities without feeling like you live in the thick of it. The median household income sits around $108,315, and median home values hover near $477,100, making it a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class community where you're paying for stability and access rather than trendiness.
Calverton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
39.1%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
+4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.1% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Calverton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Calverton, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (22.4%), and 20.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.90
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 27% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Calverton
In Calverton, rent runs 27% above the MD average, and home values are 14% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,427
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Calverton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Calverton, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Calverton: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Calverton is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Calverton 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
Commute31.2 min avg
How Calverton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Calverton, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 41% 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 Calverton, 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 — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Calverton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
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
Montgomery County, county-wide
Calverton is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Calverton, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Calverton is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Calverton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
95
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.87" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.40" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.28" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.42" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Calverton
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Calverton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.1 mi away · Silver Spring
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Lanham
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Bethesda
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.
Education12.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Calverton
Calverton's student/teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Calverton (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
4.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
11.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Calverton
Calverton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Baltimore-Washington Parkway (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
5 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
6 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
8 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
10 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
10 mi awayAfrican American Civil War Memorial
National Park Site
11 mi awayCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayCities Near Calverton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Calverton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Calverton FAQ
Is Calverton, Maryland affordable?⌄
Calverton's median rent is $2,164/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $107,381/year. Median home value is $477,100.
Is Calverton, Maryland safe?⌄
Calverton 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 Calverton, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Calverton, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Calverton, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Calverton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,164/month and median household income is $107,381/year. The median home value is $477,100. About 69% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Calverton, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Calverton is 31 minutes, which is 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