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Moving to Fort Washington, MD
$479,000Median list
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About Fort Washington
Fort Washington is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. It borders the Potomac River, situated 20 miles south of downtown Washington, D.C. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 24,261.
Home prices in Fort Washington
The median list in Fort Washington is $479,000.
Top places in Fort Washington
- Fort Washington Park — National Park Service 19th-century coastal fort on the Potomac.
- National Harbor — just north across the Beltway, with the Capital Wheel and MGM.
- Piscataway Park / Marshall Hall — Potomac riverfront parkland.
Commuting from Fort Washington
- No in-CDP station. Nearest Metro: Southern Avenue or Naylor Road (Green Line, ~15 minutes).
- Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) serves the area.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 30–45 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Fort Washington
Public schools: Prince George's County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fort Washington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fort Washington, MD?
The median list in Fort Washington is $479,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Fort Washington, MD?
No in-CDP station. Nearest Metro: Southern Avenue or Naylor Road (Green Line, ~15 minutes). - Which school district serves Fort Washington, MD?
Fort Washington is served by Prince George's County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.