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La plata, MD

La plata, MD.

Population: 21,400 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La plata, MD is $482,446 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $536,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,412/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$482,446

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$482,446
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+44.5%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$485,252
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$536,000
Median list price
$549,900
Median price per sqft
$212
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
71
1-year forecast
+0.1%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,412/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,620/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,670/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,760/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Mary H. Matula Elementary School, La Plata High School, Milton M. Somers Middle School, Walter J. Mitchell Elementary School, F. B. Gwynn Educational Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center (10.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
1.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,297
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,963

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
54
Nearest national park
Thomas Stone National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Stone National Historic Site, Piscataway Park, Fort Washington Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Edelen Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Davison Army Air Field (DAA) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MD CHARLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+324 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,801
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
81.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,859
Average weekly wage
$970
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,026

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

La plataState medianUS median
Median home value$482,446$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$536,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,412/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,801$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in La plata, MD?
$482,446.
What is the median sale price in La plata, MD?
$536,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La plata, MD?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in La plata, MD?
Typical rent: $2,412/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La plata, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is La plata, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in La plata, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La plata, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La plata, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La plata, MD?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La plata, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La plata, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La plata, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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