The Town FilesBrandywine, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 10,550 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $551,000
- Household income
- $157,587
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.0
Brandywine is a community of 10,550 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $551,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Brandywine ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brandywine is worth $551,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $157,587, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,757 a month. 95.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brandywine | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $551,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,757 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $157,587 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2011 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Brandywine
| People | Brandywine | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 25.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 41.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Brandywine
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandywine since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on February 25, 2017 about 4.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 57 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Brandywine itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Brandywine
5 public schools with 2,642 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynn Park High | 9-12 | 1,155 | 17.8 |
| Gwynn Park Middle | 6-8 | 727 | 20.2 |
| Brandywine Elementary | K-5 | 573 | 17.9 |
| Baden Elementary | PK-5 | 187 | 15.6 |
| William Schmidt Environmental Center | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Brandywine
- Clinton, MD4.8 mi · 38,760 people · home $431,400
- Waldorf, MD5.4 mi · 81,410 people · home $407,600
- Accokeek, MD6.2 mi · 13,927 people · home $560,500
- Rosaryville, MD6.7 mi · 11,548 people · home $478,700
- Friendly, MD7.0 mi · 9,937 people · home $437,800
- Fort Washington, MD7.5 mi · 24,261 people · home $480,100
- Marlton, MD7.6 mi · 9,802 people · home $415,700
- Bensville, MD8.0 mi · 15,288 people · home $521,300
Brandywine questions
Is Brandywine, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brandywine scores better for retirees than 33% of Maryland towns and quieter than 88%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in Brandywine?
The median owner-occupied home in Brandywine is valued at $551,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $157,587, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,757 a month.
What is the weather like in Brandywine?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Brandywine get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brandywine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on February 25, 2017. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)