Suitland, Maryland
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 10% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US places
- top 1% for natural disaster risk
- top 2% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for commute time
Suitland is a mid-size city in Maryland with about 26,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Climate
Hot summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in3.2 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$66kbetter than 7% of US places
Home Value$297k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.23%better than 37% of US places
Income Tax9.00%better than 17% of US places
State 5.80% + Local 3.20%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden16.05%better than 14% of US places
Unemployment7.3%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)37°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.5 in65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.7 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days222 daysbetter than 38% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 36% of US places
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 40% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk6.6better than 99% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 17% of US places
School Quality83.8better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime642/100kbetter than 55% of US places
Property Crime1973/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Community
Population25,83994th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.136th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8929th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+820th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)1.7%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)88.8%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.7%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time39 minbetter than 3% of US places
Walkability12.0/20better than 92% of US places
Airport Distance6 mibetter than 98% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.8%better than 60% of US places
Amenities Nearby206.28better than 70% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 26% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Suitland an affordable place to live?
- Suitland is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $66k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Suitland?
- The median home value in Suitland is $297k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Suitland?
- Median household income in Suitland is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Suitland?
- Median gross rent in Suitland is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Suitland safe?
- Suitland is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 642/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 1973/100k.
- What is the weather like in Suitland?
- Suitland averages 80°F in July and 37°F in January, with 46.5 in of annual precipitation and about 222 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Suitland?
- Public-school quality in Suitland is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Suitland?
- The average one-way commute in Suitland is 39 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)