The Town FilesFriendly, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 9,937 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $437,800
- Household income
- $127,670
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 47.5
Friendly is a community of 9,937 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $437,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Maryland towns.
How Friendly 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 Friendly is worth $437,800, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $127,670, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,306 a month. 89.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Friendly | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,306 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $127,670 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Friendly
| People | Friendly | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.3% | — |
| Work from home | 28.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Friendly
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 Friendly since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 5, 1979 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 1980.
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 Friendly itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Friendly
- Oxon Hill, MD2.0 mi · 18,791 people · home $359,800
- National Harbor, MD2.7 mi · 5,509 people · home $472,500
- Fort Washington, MD3.0 mi · 24,261 people · home $480,100
- Clinton, MD3.5 mi · 38,760 people · home $431,400
- Temple Hills, MD3.6 mi · 8,350 people · home $366,200
- Forest Heights, MD3.9 mi · 2,658 people · home $371,700
- Camp Springs, MD4.0 mi · 22,734 people · home $415,000
- Glassmanor, MD4.1 mi · 18,430 people · home $351,000
Friendly questions
Is Friendly, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Friendly scores better for retirees than 35% of Maryland towns and quieter than 66%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Friendly?
The median owner-occupied home in Friendly is valued at $437,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $127,670, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $2,306 a month.
What is the weather like in Friendly?
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 Friendly get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Friendly since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 5, 1979. 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)