{"id":25589,"date":"2023-07-18T20:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T20:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=25589"},"modified":"2024-09-10T19:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T19:27:48","slug":"best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Affordable Suburbs of Washington, DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Bowie\" title=\"Bowie\">Bowie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Bowie_Demographics\" title=\"Bowie Demographics\">Bowie Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Average_Home_Cost_in_Bowie\" title=\"Average Home Cost in Bowie\">Average Home Cost in Bowie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Distance_From_Washington_DC\" title=\"Distance From Washington, DC\">Distance From Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Schools_in_Bowie\" title=\"Schools in Bowie\">Schools in Bowie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Crime_and_Safety_in_Bowie\" title=\"Crime and Safety in Bowie\">Crime and Safety in Bowie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Hyattsville\" title=\"Hyattsville\">Hyattsville<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Hyattsville_Demographics\" title=\"Hyattsville Demographics\">Hyattsville Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Average_Home_Cost_in_Hyattsville\" title=\"Average Home Cost in Hyattsville\">Average Home Cost in Hyattsville<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Distance_from_Washington_DC\" title=\"Distance from Washington, DC\">Distance from Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Schools_in_Hyattsville\" title=\"Schools in Hyattsville\">Schools in Hyattsville<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Crime_and_Safety_in_Hyattsville\" title=\"Crime and Safety in Hyattsville\">Crime and Safety in Hyattsville<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Laurel\" title=\"Laurel\">Laurel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Laurel_Demographics\" title=\"Laurel Demographics\">Laurel Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Average_Home_Cost_in_Laurel\" title=\"Average Home Cost in Laurel\">Average Home Cost in Laurel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Distance_from_Washington_DC-2\" title=\"Distance from Washington, DC\">Distance from Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Schools_in_Laurel\" title=\"Schools in Laurel\">Schools in Laurel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Crime_and_Safety_in_Laurel\" title=\"Crime and Safety in Laurel\">Crime and Safety in Laurel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Frederick\" title=\"Frederick\">Frederick<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Frederick_Demographics\" title=\"Frederick Demographics\">Frederick Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Average_Home_Cost_in_Frederick\" title=\"Average Home Cost in Frederick\">Average Home Cost in Frederick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Distance_from_Washington_DC-3\" title=\"Distance from Washington, DC\">Distance from Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Schools_in_Frederick\" title=\"Schools in Frederick\">Schools in Frederick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Crime_and_Safety_in_Frederick\" title=\"Crime and Safety in Frederick\">Crime and Safety in Frederick<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Greenbelt\" title=\"Greenbelt\">Greenbelt<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Greenbelt_Demographics\" title=\"Greenbelt Demographics\">Greenbelt Demographics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Average_Home_Cost_in_Greenbelt\" title=\"Average Home Cost in Greenbelt\">Average Home Cost in Greenbelt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Distance_from_Washington_DC-4\" title=\"Distance from Washington, DC\">Distance from Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Schools_in_Greenbelt\" title=\"Schools in Greenbelt\">Schools in Greenbelt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Crime_and_Safety_in_Greenbelt\" title=\"Crime and Safety in Greenbelt\">Crime and Safety in Greenbelt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#There_You_Have_It_Five_of_the_Most_Affordable_Suburbs_in_Washington_DC\" title=\"There You Have It: Five of the Most Affordable Suburbs in Washington, DC\">There You Have It: Five of the Most Affordable Suburbs in Washington, DC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/best-affordable-suburbs-of-washington-dc\/#Other_Washington_DC_Guides\" title=\"Other Washington, DC Guides\">Other Washington, DC Guides<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>Choosing a new place to call home can be difficult, especially with everything there is to consider. From cost to safety and schools, it&#8217;s not a decision to make lightly. Especially if you plan to move to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, one of the most expensive areas in the nation, there&#8217;s a lot to think about. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve located five affordable suburbs in Washington, DC, listing out everything you might need to know to begin researching your new home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Why listen to us? We&#8217;re <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\">movers in Washington, DC<\/a>, and we&#8217;ve been all over the city. We also offer <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moves in Washington<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/last-minute-movers\/\">same-day Washington DC moves<\/a>. We even offer <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/packing-services\/\">packing services in Washington, DC<\/a> if you need some help getting ready.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-bowie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bowie\"><\/span>Bowie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bowie began as a railroad stop, but it&#8217;s exploded in growth since its establishment in 1853. With an affordable cost of living compared to local median incomes, it&#8217;s a great option for living in close proximity to Washington, DC. <a href=\"https:\/\/money.com\/collection-post\/bowie-md-best-places-to-live\/\">Back in 2014<\/a>, CNN Money ranked it one of their best places to live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-bowie-demographics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bowie_Demographics\"><\/span>Bowie Demographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Just over 57,000 people call Bowie home. It&#8217;s got a diverse population and a median household income of $127,029. The poverty rate of this town is 3.3%, well below the U.S. average of 11.6%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-average-home-cost-in-bowie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Home_Cost_in_Bowie\"><\/span>Average Home Cost in Bowie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Bowie, the average home value is $502,406. While high, this is still significantly more affordable than the Washington, DC average of $624,924. The area is a little less affordable for renters, though, with the average rental going for $2,782, compared to the Washington, DC norm of $2,648.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-distance-from-washington-dc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_From_Washington_DC\"><\/span>Distance From Washington, DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bowie is about 18 miles away from Washington, DC, close enough to drive for a daily commute. It takes about 30 minutes to drive into the city, and plenty of public transportation options are available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-schools-in-bowie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_in_Bowie\"><\/span>Schools in Bowie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bowie schools perform in line with national averages. Residents have access to one public high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. Private school options are also available, including the highly-rated Grace Christian School and Belair Baptist Christian Academy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-crime-and-safety-in-bowie\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crime_and_Safety_in_Bowie\"><\/span>Crime and Safety in Bowie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Bowie is quite safe compared to national averages. On a scale of 1 to 100, the U.S. average violent crime rate is 22.1, while Bowie&#8217;s is 11.3. Likewise, Bowie&#8217;s property crime rate of 22.5 is significantly lower than the national average of 35.4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-hyattsville\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyattsville\"><\/span>Hyattsville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>What would become <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hyattsville,_Maryland\">Hyattsville<\/a> began in 1807 when the eventual founder, Christopher Clark Hyatt, purchased a parcel of land at the age of 8. In 1845, the city was officially founded and by 1890, it boasted a population of over 1,000 residents, one of only two in the county. In 1892, the city made international history as it became the first city in the nation to tax land as well as property.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-hyattsville-demographics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hyattsville_Demographics\"><\/span>Hyattsville Demographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hyattsville is small, with a population of just under 21,000 people. The population has been decreasing somewhat in recent years with a -2.4% population change rate. The median household income is $84,763, with per capita income estimated at $40,990.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-average-home-cost-in-hyattsville\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Home_Cost_in_Hyattsville\"><\/span>Average Home Cost in Hyattsville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The cost of a home has decreased recently, averaging $399,884. The area median rent is $2,500, around 19% higher than the national median, but still 6% lower than the Washington, DC average of $2,648. While there are several single-family houses available, there are plenty of apartment complexes across the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-distance-from-washington-dc-1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_from_Washington_DC\"><\/span>Distance from Washington, DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hyattsville is 6.5 miles away from Washington, DC, roughly a 10-minute drive with no traffic. However, its central location within the major metro area affords residents access to multiple public transportation options, including a bus and subway. Likewise, there are plenty of bike routes available.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-schools-in-hyattsville\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_in_Hyattsville\"><\/span>Schools in Hyattsville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Residents of Hyattsville have access to numerous public schools through the Prince George&#8217;s County Public Schools District. Elementary schools tend to exceed state test scores.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-crime-and-safety-in-hyattsville\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crime_and_Safety_in_Hyattsville\"><\/span>Crime and Safety in Hyattsville<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While violent crime in Hyattsville is around the national norm, property crime rates are over double the national average. On a scale of 1 to 100, Hyattsville ranks 80, with the national average at 35.4. For violent crime, Hyattsville ranks 24.5 compared to the U.S. average of 22.7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-laurel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laurel\"><\/span>Laurel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/fact\/table\/laurelcitymaryland\/PST045222\">city of Laurel<\/a> was officially incorporated into a town in 1870. Originally called Laurel Factory, it began as a small town that served as a source of cotton. It eventually expanded to become a commuter for Washington and Baltimore workers as the railroad system grew. Today, it serves as a residential city filled with local attractions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-laurel-demographics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laurel_Demographics\"><\/span>Laurel Demographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Laurel&#8217;s population is around 29,300 people, decreasing slightly from 2020 to 2022. The median household income is $85,615, with the per capita income estimated at $41,825.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-average-home-cost-in-laurel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Home_Cost_in_Laurel\"><\/span>Average Home Cost in Laurel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Laurel, homes cost an average of $442,818. Rental units average around $2,145 monthly. That&#8217;s slightly more than the national median, but around $500 less than the DC average.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-distance-from-washington-dc-2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_from_Washington_DC-2\"><\/span>Distance from Washington, DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Laurel is around 20 miles northeast of Washington, DC, with an average commute time of 32 minutes without traffic. Several public transit options are available to travel to the nation&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-schools-in-laurel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_in_Laurel\"><\/span>Schools in Laurel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many schools in Laurel perform at or above state standards. Notably, the area is home to Chesapeake Math and IT Academy, a K-12 charter school.<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1607112695\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-crime-and-safety-in-laurel\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crime_and_Safety_in_Laurel\"><\/span>Crime and Safety in Laurel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Crime is a bit higher than the national average in Laurel. On a scale of 1 to 100, it ranks 34.4, compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Likewise, property crime rates are high, scoring 49.8, with the country&#8217;s average at 35.4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-frederick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frederick\"><\/span>Frederick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>First founded in 1749, Frederick served as a stop on the German migration route into the Shenandoah Valley during the French and Indian War. This city is ripe with history, as well as modern urban amenities. Despite humble beginnings, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoffrederickmd.gov\/\">Frederick<\/a> is now the second-largest city in Maryland.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-frederick-demographics\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frederick_Demographics\"><\/span>Frederick Demographics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Frederick is home to over 82,000 people, with a median household income of $82,563 and a rate of growth of about 5.1%. Per capita, people make an average of $41,649.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-average-home-cost-in-frederick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Home_Cost_in_Frederick\"><\/span>Average Home Cost in Frederick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In Frederick, renters can expect a median rent of around $1,995, slightly down from 2022 about 5% below the national average.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While rental costs are low, the cost of home ownership is a bit higher, with the average house selling for $435,085.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-distance-from-washington-dc-3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_from_Washington_DC-3\"><\/span>Distance from Washington, DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Frederick is about an hour&#8217;s drive from Washington, DC, making it a bit of a commute, but some people find the distance worth it to have easy access to the urban amenities in the nation&#8217;s capital.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It takes nearly twice as long to get there by public transit, though it&#8217;s possible thanks to the Frederick MARC Train Station.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-schools-in-frederick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schools_in_Frederick\"><\/span>Schools in Frederick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Frederick is home to numerous high-performing public schools, including Linganore High School and Frederick Classical Charter School. 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On a scale of 1 to 100, Greenbelt ranks 26, with the U.S. average at 22.7. Property crime is ranked at 45.8 compared to the national norm of 45.8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-there-you-have-it-five-of-the-most-affordable-suburbs-in-washington-dc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_You_Have_It_Five_of_the_Most_Affordable_Suburbs_in_Washington_DC\"><\/span>There You Have It: Five of the Most Affordable Suburbs in Washington, DC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Not everywhere in the Washington, DC metro area is as costly as the nation&#8217;s capital city, and if you&#8217;re looking to move to the area, we can help! At Bellhop, we can help coordinate <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moves to the Washington, DC<\/a> area, as well as <a href=\"\/dc\/washington\/movers\/\">local Washington DC moves<\/a>. All you have to do is reach out to let us know what you need, and we&#8217;ll do everything we can to make it happen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Washington_DC_Guides\"><\/span>Other Washington, DC Guides<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hungry for more information about the 202? We&#8217;ve got you. Check out our other guides.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/moving-to\/washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Washington, DC Moving Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/blog\/best-up-and-coming-neighborhoods-in-washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Up and Coming Neighborhoods in Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-in-washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Best Neighborhoods in Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/blog\/best-neighborhoods-for-families-in-washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Best Neighborhoods for Families in Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/blog\/best-suburbs-in-washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">Best Suburbs in Washington, DC<\/span><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li class=\"list-item\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\"><a class=\"css-17w50bj\" href=\"\/blog\/what-are-the-best-schools-in-washington-dc\/\" data-slate-node=\"element\" data-slate-inline=\"true\"><span data-slate-node=\"text\">What are the best schools in Washington, DC?<\/span><\/a>\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"list-item-child\" data-slate-node=\"element\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a new place to call home can be difficult, especially with everything there is to consider. 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