Prince George's County

MD · Pop. 176,362 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Prince George's County is a mixed county in MD with a population of approximately 176,362.

$/Acre: $19,787

Property Tax: 1.09%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 271.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.09%

Local Sales Tax1.35%

Combined Sales Tax7.35%

Cost of Living Index107.6

Median Household Income$79,809

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$19,787

Median Home Price$906K

Acres for Sale2240

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low34°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,122 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado2/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)124 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K583

Property Crime /100K722

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak