RANK #771 / 996 · POP 957,189 · MD
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.3%
Greenbelt, a historic planned community, offers a glimpse into Prince George's County's distinctive character. Located just east of Washington, D.C., the county provides various commute options, including 15 Metrorail stations, MARC train service, and numerous bus routes, making it accessible for those working in the capital or Baltimore. The county features a mix of urban, suburban, and rural landscapes, with parks like Watkins Regional Park and Patuxent Research Refuge providing extensive opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. This blend of accessibility and natural scenery contributes to the community's appeal.
Life in the county often involves families and individuals seeking proximity to Washington, D.C., without the higher housing costs of the city. Prince George's County Public Schools operates a large district with numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in commercial and residential developments, data centers, and infrastructure projects like the Purple Line light rail. Federal government operations, healthcare, and technology sectors also contribute to the economic landscape, with institutions like the University of Maryland, College Park, and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center located within the county.
Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Purple Line Light Rail Transit System
Maryland Transit Administration
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$9,600M | Under Construction |
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Brightseat Tech Park Data Center Campus
Brightseat Associates LLC (Lerner Enterprises)
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$5,000M | Planned |
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Carillon Mixed-Use Development
Kite Realty Group Trust
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$1,000M | Planned |
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PSEG Keys Energy Center
PSEG
|
$831M | Operating |
|
New Carrollton Mixed-Use Development
Urban Atlantic and Brookfield Properties
|
$500M | Under Construction |
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Chalk Point Reliability Storage LLC Battery Energy Storage System
Chalk Point Reliability Storage LLC
|
$400M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Prince George's County has a Boom Town Index score of 23/100, ranking #771 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.4% and a median household income of $97,935, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Prince George's County is $380,500 with median rent at $1,713/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2574, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: -0.1% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.4%. Home values changed -0.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 2.08% of Prince George's County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.