The Town FilesNational Harbor, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 5,509 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $472,500
- Household income
- $109,707
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 48.6
National Harbor is a community of 5,509 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $472,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 95% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 90% of Maryland towns.
How National Harbor 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 National Harbor is worth $472,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $109,707, which is more affordable than 31% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,271 a month. 57.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | National Harbor | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $472,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,271 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $109,707 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.5% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in National Harbor
| People | National Harbor | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.1% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 15.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.8% | — |
| Work from home | 26.9% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 35.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in National Harbor
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
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of National Harbor 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 3.9 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 73 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 National Harbor itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Towns near National Harbor
- Forest Heights, MD1.4 mi · 2,658 people · home $371,700
- Oxon Hill, MD2.0 mi · 18,791 people · home $359,800
- Belle Haven, VA2.7 mi · 6,851 people · home $689,400
- Friendly, MD2.7 mi · 9,937 people · home $437,800
- Glassmanor, MD2.8 mi · 18,430 people · home $351,000
- Fort Washington, MD3.5 mi · 24,261 people · home $480,100
- Huntington, VA3.6 mi · 13,749 people · home $541,900
- Temple Hills, MD3.7 mi · 8,350 people · home $366,200
National Harbor questions
Is National Harbor, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, National Harbor scores better for retirees than 84% of Maryland towns and quieter than 54%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.6).
How much does a house cost in National Harbor?
The median owner-occupied home in National Harbor is valued at $472,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,707, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $2,271 a month.
What is the weather like in National Harbor?
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 National Harbor get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of National Harbor 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)