Washington, DC metro relocation guide
Moving to Mount Rainier, MD
About Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, bordering Washington, D.C. The population was 8,333 at the 2020 census. Mount Rainier is contained between the Northwest Branch Anacostia River, Cedar Lane Alley, and 34th Street to the north, 37th Street and 37th Place to the northeast, Upshur Street and Queens Chapel Road to the west, the CSX Capital Subdivision train tracks to the east, and Eastern Avenue NE to the south.
Home prices in Mount Rainier
The median list in Mount Rainier is $539,999.
Top places in Mount Rainier
- Mount Rainier Arts District — artist studios and galleries along Route 1.
- Mount Rainier Historic District — early-1900s streetcar-suburb homes.
Commuting from Mount Rainier
- No in-town station. Nearest Metro: West Hyattsville (Green Line, ~5 minutes).
- US 1 (Rhode Island Avenue) serves the city.
- Approximate drive to downtown DC: 20–30 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Mount Rainier
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.
Mount Rainier FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mount Rainier, MD?
The median list in Mount Rainier is $539,999. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Mount Rainier, MD?
No in-town station. Nearest Metro: West Hyattsville (Green Line, ~5 minutes). - Which school district serves Mount Rainier, MD?
Mount Rainier 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
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.