salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.9 minutes each way. Most homes (91.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $132,160 a year. That is $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 188 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Washington?
Share of households by yearly income. 58.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Washington
| Size | Fort Washington | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $714 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,199 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,915 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Washington overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Washington, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Washington
Life in Fort Washington
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Washington?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $27 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $480,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Washington, MD?
Renting in Fort Washington costs a median of about $3,304 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Washington?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $132,160 a year, or $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Washington cheap or expensive?
Fort Washington is rated OK: rent takes 25.6% of the typical household income of $154,585. It ranks 188th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Washington?
The median homeowner in Fort Washington pays $5,175 a year in property taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value.
Is Fort Washington more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fort Washington?
The median home value in Fort Washington is $480,100, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
25,134 people live in Fort Washington. Numbers are typical (middle) values.