Mount Rainier, MD

Mount Rainier, Maryland

Introduction to Mount Rainier, Maryland

Mount Rainier, Maryland, in Prince George’s county, is 4 miles NE of Washington, D.C. . The city has a population of 8,498.

Mount Rainier History

Mount Rainier developed during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a result of urban expansion in Washington D.C, as the housing demand expanded into its suburban areas. In 1830, a railroad was built connecting Baltimore to Ohio, which became Mount Rainier. Mount Rainier was incorporated on April 14, 1910.

Mount Rainier and nearby Attractions

• U.S. Botanic Garden
• Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
• Fort Washington National Park
• Pentagon
• National Air and Space Museum

Things To Do In Mount Rainier

Museums accessible from Mount Rainier include the National Air and Space Museum, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the International Spy Museum. Local parks and recreational areas include Fort Washington National Park, Anacostia Park and the Audubon Naturalist Society Refuge. The National Zoo and the National Aquarium are both accessible from Mount Raineir, while the Pentagon is 10 miles away as well.

Mount Rainier Transportation

Washington-Reagan National is the nearest major airport.

Mount Rainier Higher Education

Colleges and universities nearby include Catholic University, the University of Maryland-University College, Georgetown University and Howard University.

High Points

Mount Rainier strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Mount Rainier, MD

Comparing Mount Rainier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Mount Rainier Almanac

Mount Rainier Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mount Rainier Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mount Rainier Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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