Mount Rainier, Maryland
Mount Rainier, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 4 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Mount Rainier has a population of 8,498.
The People and Families of Mount Rainier
In Mount Rainier, about 28% of adults are married. Mount Rainier offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 80% of Mount Rainier is non-white. No single racial group represents Mount Rainier, a city where diversity is valued.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Mount Rainier had a median family income of $39,060.
Political Inclinations
Residents of Mount Rainier gave more campaign money ($1,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Mount Rainier Housing
Owners occupy 27% of the housing units in Mount Rainier. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Mount Rainier is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.
Commuting
In Mount Rainier, 63% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Mount Rainier, try the public transportation system.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Rainier | 8,498 | $39,060 |
| Bladensburg | 7,661 | $41,394 |
| Cheverly | 6,433 | $67,540 |
| College Park | 24,657 | $62,759 |
| Hyattsville | 14,733 | $51,625 |
| New Carrollton | 12,589 | $56,696 |
| Takoma Park | 17,299 | $63,434 |
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% | |
Profile of Mount Rainier, MD
Comparing Mount Rainier to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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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 | | |
