Cost of Living in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD

Population 7,221 · Maryland · Data vintage 2023

118
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $346,000. At 10.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) sits roughly 7 miles east of Washington. Median home values run roughly 52% lower than Washington's $725,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 114
Rent 126

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)

The median home value in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is $346,200 — 14% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,651/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,565/year is 21% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Maryland's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.0%. Overall, Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) has a cost of living index of 118 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$346,200
14% above avg
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
26% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,407
1 BR
$1,604
2 BR
$1,898
3 BR
$2,407
4 BR
$2,822
Owner-occupied 82.8%
Renter-occupied 17.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,651
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,265/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
35.3 min
31% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
63.5%
Carpooled
23.2%
Public transit
5.0%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
3.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$90,565
21% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,943
Unemployment Rate
10.8%
125% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.5%
Graduate degree 6.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.7
Male median age 33.2
Female median age 40

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
69.3%
Good air days/yr
192
Max AQI recorded
138
PM2.5 days
226
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD?

Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) has a cost index of 118 (100 = national average). It is 18% above the national average.

What is average rent in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD?

The median gross rent in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is $1,651 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)?

The median home value in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is $346,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)?

The median household income in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is $90,565 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is 6.0%. The Maryland state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD affordable?

Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) is above average in cost of living, with an index of 118 — about 18% higher than the national average.

Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) at a Glance

Population
7,221
Median Income
$90,565
Home Value
$346,200
Median Rent
$1,651/mo
Unemployment
10.8%
Sales Tax
6.0%
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