Fort Washington, Maryland · ZIP 20744

Fort Washington — ZIP 20744

Fort Washington (20744) scores 57/100 — Fair for Maryland. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $456K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency8%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$456K

Median rent$1,709/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$456K

Median Rent

$1,709/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Fort Foote Elementary	PK–05	277	17%	37%
Tayac Elementary	PK–05	459	12%	27%
Fort Washington Forest Elem	PK–05	323	12%	47%
Indian Queen Elementary	PK–05	235	12%	47%
Apple Grove Elementary	PK–05	277	9%	26%
Avalon Elementary	PK–05	302	8%	22%
Excel Academy Public Charter	KG–08	454	6%	33%
Oxon Hill Middle	06–08	773	4%	27%
Friendly High	09–12	894	3%	42%
J. Frank Dent Elementary	PK–05	243	3%	17%
Colin L Powell Academy	PK–08	1,661	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

56,236

Median Income

$124K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20744 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 20744 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20744 is approximately $456K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 20744 in Fort Washington has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.