The Town FilesCamp Springs, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 22,734 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $415,000
- Household income
- $120,456
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 41.3
Camp Springs is a community of 22,734 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $415,000, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Maryland towns, better transit than 84% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 77% of Maryland towns.
How Camp Springs 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 Camp Springs is worth $415,000, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $120,456, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,231 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Camp Springs | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $415,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,231 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $120,456 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Camp Springs
| People | Camp Springs | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.6% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Camp Springs
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 13.7 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
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camp Springs since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2007.
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 Camp Springs itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Camp Springs
- Temple Hills, MD1.7 mi · 8,350 people · home $366,200
- Marlow Heights, MD1.8 mi · 6,169 people · home $387,600
- Silver Hill, MD2.6 mi · 6,381 people · home $323,200
- Andrews AFB, MD2.7 mi · 3,025 people · home —
- Suitland, MD3.0 mi · 25,839 people · home $334,800
- Oxon Hill, MD3.1 mi · 18,791 people · home $359,800
- Hillcrest Heights, MD3.5 mi · 15,793 people · home $364,000
- Glassmanor, MD3.6 mi · 18,430 people · home $351,000
Camp Springs questions
Is Camp Springs, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Camp Springs scores better for retirees than 34% of Maryland towns and quieter than 45%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Camp Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Camp Springs is valued at $415,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,456, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,231 a month.
What is the weather like in Camp Springs?
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 13.7 inches of snow.
Does Camp Springs get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Camp Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. 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)