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Living in
Rosaryville.
Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville
Rosaryville is a community of 12,206 people in Maryland. The median household income is $158,923, median rent runs about $2,362 per month, and median home values are around $478,700. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Rosaryville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Rosaryville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rosaryville, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (21.6%), and 7.0% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.26
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 39% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Rosaryville
In Rosaryville, rent runs 39% above the MD average, and home values are 14% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,201
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
93.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Rosaryville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Rosaryville, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Rosaryville: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rosaryville is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Rosaryville 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
Commute43.4 min avg
How Rosaryville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rosaryville, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 22% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 Rosaryville, 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 Rosaryville, 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
Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville, 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
Rosaryville is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rosaryville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 2.96" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.92" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.38" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.11" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.22" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.12" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.51" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rosaryville
Uninsured
7.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rosaryville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Clinton
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Upper Marlboro
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Fort 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.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rosaryville
Rosaryville's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rosaryville (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
10.9 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
9.1 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)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 812 students · in-state tuition $22,120 · 54% graduate · median earnings $49,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Washington University of Science and Technology
15 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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rosaryville
Rosaryville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harmony Hall (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harmony Hall
National Park Site
10 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
11 mi awayOxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm
National Park Site
11 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
12 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
12 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
12 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
12 mi awayCities Near Rosaryville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rosaryville FAQ
Is Rosaryville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Rosaryville's median rent is $2,362/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $158,923/year. Median home value is $478,700.
Is Rosaryville, Maryland safe?⌄
Rosaryville 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 Rosaryville, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Rosaryville, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rosaryville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Rosaryville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,362/month and median household income is $158,923/year. The median home value is $478,700. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rosaryville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Rosaryville is 43 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