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Living in
Suitland.
Suitland 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 Suitland
Suitland is a community of 24,667 people in Maryland. The median household income is $71,886, median rent runs about $1,707 per month, and median home values are around $334,800. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Suitland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
89.2%
of households
Population Growth
+0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Suitland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Suitland, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (15.7%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.2%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.7%
of households
Married Couples
22.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.22
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 about average for MD
Rent, home values, and income in Suitland
In Suitland, home values are 20% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,809
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Suitland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Suitland, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Suitland: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Suitland is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Suitland 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
Commute36.3 min avg
How Suitland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Suitland, most residents drive alone to work (57%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 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 Suitland, 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 Suitland, 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
Suitland is about 2% 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 Suitland, 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
Suitland is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Suitland has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
9.7"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
84
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.03" |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.77" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.96" |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.44" |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.32" |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.62" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.67" |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.12" |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.23" |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Suitland
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Suitland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
United Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Washington
St Elizabeths Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.6 mi away · Washington
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Upper Marlboro
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Suitland
Suitland's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Suitland (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
6 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
9.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (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
7.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (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: Fort Dupont Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Suitland
Suitland has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Dupont Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Dupont Park
National Park Site
2 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
3 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
4 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
5 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
5 mi awayDwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Memorial
6 mi awayCities Near Suitland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Suitland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Suitland FAQ
Is Suitland, Maryland affordable?⌄
Suitland's median rent is $1,707/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $71,585/year. Median home value is $334,800.
Is Suitland, Maryland safe?⌄
Suitland 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 Suitland, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Suitland, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Suitland, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Suitland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,707/month and median household income is $71,585/year. The median home value is $334,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Suitland, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Suitland is 36 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