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Living in
Summerfield.
Summerfield 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 Summerfield
If you're seriously considering a move to Summerfield, understand that you're looking at a compact, 3.6-square-mile suburb in Prince George's County that's built almost entirely for urban living—there's virtually no rural character here, and that's by design. The draw is straightforward: a median household income around $92,000, median home values in the $340,000 range, and a rental market averaging around $2,000 a month, which positions it as more affordable than many comparable Washington, D.C. suburbs, though you're still paying D.C. area prices. The job market is steady with a 4.4% unemployment rate, though most serious employment opportunities require commuting into the district or surrounding employment hubs—your average commute runs 34-35 minutes, and you'll absolutely need a car despite the Morgan Boulevard Metro station being nearby, since transit coverage doesn't solve most day-to-day mobility needs.
Summerfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Foreign-Born
19.8%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+9.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.8% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Summerfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Summerfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (28.8%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.2%
of households
Married Couples
27.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
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 23% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Summerfield
In Summerfield, rent runs 23% above the MD average, and home values are 17% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,797
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Summerfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Summerfield, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Summerfield: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Summerfield is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Summerfield 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
Commute33.9 min avg
How Summerfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Summerfield, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 Summerfield, 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 Summerfield, 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
Summerfield 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 Summerfield, 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
Summerfield 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
Summerfield 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 Summerfield
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Summerfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Upper Marlboro
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Lanham
St Elizabeths Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.6 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.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Summerfield
Summerfield's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Summerfield (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
1.5 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
7.5 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
9 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
2.4 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: Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Summerfield
Summerfield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
4 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
5 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
6 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
6 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
7 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
7 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
7 mi awayCities Near Summerfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Summerfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Summerfield FAQ
Is Summerfield, Maryland affordable?⌄
Summerfield's median rent is $2,091/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $91,007/year. Median home value is $348,100.
Is Summerfield, Maryland safe?⌄
Summerfield 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 Summerfield, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Summerfield, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Summerfield, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Summerfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,091/month and median household income is $91,007/year. The median home value is $348,100. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Summerfield, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Summerfield is 34 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