Fort Washington, Maryland

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Back to Fort Washington, MD housing info, Prince George's County, Maryland, MD smaller cities, MD small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Fort Washington, MD Prince George's County Population in July 2007: 24,501. Males: 11,715   (47.8%) Females: 12,786   (52.2%) Median resident age:   40.6 years Maryland median age:   36.0 years Zip codes: 20744, 20749. Fort Washington Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2008: $106,020 (it was $81,177 in 2000) Fort Washington:   $106,020 Maryland:   $70,545 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $41,142 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $414,724 (it was $171,400 in 2000) Fort Washington:   $414,724 Maryland:   $341,200 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $465,874; Detached houses: $479,683; Townhouses or other attached units: $453,957; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $132,759; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $102,458; Mobile homes: $275,000; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $160,000 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 20744 Fort Washington, MD residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: SE Wholesalers Events on A Dime with Imani Designs Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Fort Washington: Black (67.2%) White Non-Hispanic (17.8%) Filipino (8.8%) Two or more races (2.4%) Hispanic (2.3%) American Indian (1.1%) Other race (1.0%) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Fort Washington: 112.0 (more than average, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Fort Washington, Maryland on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Fort Washington is mentioned 274 times on our forum: Fort Washington area bad or nice?  (27 replies) Young Professional moving to Fort Washington (DC area)  (6 replies) Fort Washington Help Needed  (10 replies) Fort Washington Help  (3 replies) Information on Fort Washington, MD  (7 replies) PG County  (55 replies) Ancestries: German (4.0%), English (3.4%), Subsaharan African (3.4%), Irish (3.3%), Italian (2.2%), United States (2.0%). Current Local Time: EST time zone Elevation: 176 feet Land area: 13.6 square miles. Population density: 1805 people per square mile   (low).

Average climate in Fort Washington, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Fort Washington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/28/2002, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.2 miles away from the Fort Washington place center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

On 9/5/1979, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.5 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Fort Washington-area historical earthquake activity is near Maryland state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from Fort Washington center
On 5/5/2003 at 16:32:32, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi) earthquake occurred 84.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/22/2001 at 16:01:20, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, 2.5 LG, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 90.0 miles away from Fort Washington center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Birthplace of: Jarrett Jack - NBA player (Portland Trail Blazers, born: Oct 28, 1983), Leon Joe - 2005 NFL player (Chicago Bears, born: Oct 26, 1981), Waine Bacon - 2005 NFL player (Indianapolis Colts, born: Apr 11, 1979), DeMario Anderson - College basketball player (Central Conn. Blue Devils), Jesse Sapp - College basketball player (Georgetown Hoyas), Rashaud Nixon - College basketball player (Loyola MD Greyhounds), Taurean Marshall - College basketball player (Marshall Thundering Herd), Theodore Terrell - College basketball player (Morgan State Golden Bears), Tony Bethel - College basketball player (N.C. State Wolfpack), Trevan Jackson - College basketball player (Towson Tigers).

Political contributions by individuals in Fort Washington, MD

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Notable locations in Fort Washington: Prince Georges Yacht Club (A), Tantallon Country Club (B), Tantallon Marina (C), Fort Washington Marina (D), Notley Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Potomac Shopping Center (1), Forest Plaza Shopping Center (2), Olde Forte Village Shopping Center (3), Fort Washington Shopping Center (4), Livingston Square Shopping Center (5). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Fort Washington include: Saint Johns Church (A), Grace Church (B), Fort Foote Baptist Church (C), Fort Washington Church (D), Fort Washington United Methodist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemetery: Lyles Family Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Henson Creek (A), Hunters Mill Branch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Fort Washington include: Potomac Landing Park (1), National Capital Parks-East (2), Potomac Vista Recreation Area (3), Potomac River Waterfront Park (4), Tantallon North Neighborhood Park (5), Tantallon Park (6), Franklin Square Park (7), Fort Foote Park (8), Fort Washington National Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map Post office: Fort Washington Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attractions: Capital Caricaturez (Arcades & Amusements; 14099 Wilton Oaks Dr) (1), D & M Enterprises (Tours & Charters; 710 Gleneagles Drive) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotel: Tri-com Travel (1912 Border Drive) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Average household size:

This place:	2.9 people
Maryland:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This place:	78.9%
Whole state:	68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This place:	4.1%
Whole state:	5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.4% of all households

This place:	3.7%
Whole state:	8.5%

This place:	1.5%
Whole state:	4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fort Washington, MD

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Here		30.7%
USA		50.2%

7.67% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,416 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.67%
Maryland average:	7.95%

0.22% of residents moved from foreign countries ($569 average AGI)

Prince George's County:	0.22%
Maryland average:	0.25%

from District of Columbia, DC	1.75% ($34,965 average AGI)
from Montgomery County, MD	1.36% ($37,929)
from Anne Arundel County, MD	0.40% ($45,884)

8.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($44,085 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.80%
Maryland average:	8.13%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($461 average AGI)

Prince George's County:	0.12%
Maryland average:	0.13%

to Montgomery County, MD	1.41% ($37,903 average AGI)
to District of Columbia, DC	1.03% ($31,401)
to Anne Arundel County, MD	0.86% ($51,887)

• Lisa M Minney, 3210 Tucker Road, Type: Pole, Structure height: 28.3 m, Overall height: 30.4 m
  Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:
• Property Management, 10202 Old Fort Rd (Was284), Type: Pole, Structure height: 31.4 m, Overall height: 31.4 m
  Registrant: Wireless Applications Corporation, 111 108th Ave Ne, Suite 160, Bellevue, WA 98004, Phone: (425) 643-5000, Email:
• Wayne McBride, 11108 Fort Washington Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00002518
  Registrant: Prince George\'s County, 7911 Anchor Street, Landover, MD 20785, Phone: (301) 499-8100
• Tim McDougall, 10905 Indian Head Hwy, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.3 m, Overall height: 61 m
  Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Tower, Inc., 116 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, Phone: (617) 585-7600

• Lat: 38.793083 Lon: -76.951500, Call Sign: WPIJ845
  Assigned Frequencies : 461.375 MHz, 463.375 MHz, 464.375 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/05/2005, Expiration Date: 09/15/2015, Certifier: John H Agnew
  Registrant: Metro 2 Way, Brookeville, MD 20833, Phone: (202) 882-4420, Fax: (202) 722-4606, Email:
• 9598 Livingston Rd, Call Sign: WPXP392
  151.715 MHz, 151.745 MHz, 151.865 MHz, 151.895 MHz, 154.515 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 151.775 MHz, 151.805 MHz, 151.835 MHz, 30.8400 MHz... (+9 more)
  Grant Date: 05/14/2003, Expiration Date: 05/14/2013, Certifier: Remona Barbour
  Registrant: Spectrum License Consultants, 8212 Ithaca Ave Ste 15, Lubbock, TX 79453, Phone: (806) 780-7800, Fax: (806) 780-7802, Email:
• 996 E Swan Creek, Call Sign: WQBG488
  469.062 MHz, 464.087 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 464.112 MHz, 469.112 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 464.162 MHz, 469.162 MHz, 464.187 MHz... (+22 more)
  Grant Date: 09/30/2004, Expiration Date: 09/30/2014, Certifier: Beth Cotner
  Registrant: Dolfen Consulting Group, 95 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL 60512-9711, Phone: (630) 553-5886, Fax: (630) 566-1755, Email:
• 9596 Livingston Road, Call Sign: WQEK668
  30.8400 MHz, 154.540 MHz, 33.4000 MHz, 33.1600 MHz, 31.2400 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz... (+18 more)
  Grant Date: 02/22/2006, Expiration Date: 02/22/2016, Certifier: Marcella Hammond
  Registrant: Dolfen Consulting Group, 95 Willow Lane, Bristol, IL 60512-9711, Phone: (630) 553-5886, Fax: (630) 566-1755, Email:
• Lat: 38.795278 Lon: -76.960278, Call Sign: WQES598
  Assigned Frequencies : 451.987 MHz, 464.325 MHz, 464.825 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/04/2006, Expiration Date: 04/04/2016, Certifier: Roland Lucian
  Registrant: Metrotalk, Inc., 4246 Kenilworth Ave., Bladensburg, MD 20710, Phone: (301) 209-8364, Fax: (301) 779-4329, Email:
• 11108 Fort Washington Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQIS399, Licensee ID: L00001771
  Assigned Frequencies : 151.175 MHz, 154.085 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/30/2008, Expiration Date: 04/30/2018, Certifier: George E Ryan Ii
  Registrant: State Of Dnr Maryland, 580 Taylor Ave, E-3, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 260-8843, Fax: (410) 260-8878, Email:

• Fire: 1

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• #57 (20744) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest charity contributions deductions as a percentage of AGI in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
• #83 (20744) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Sudanese first ancestries"