William W. Early House · National Register of Historic Places
Brandywine’s story
191 years in pictures
3 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1835Brandywine is settled
BrandywineMD
With 12,160 residents, this town was settled in 1835.
6 bordering townsMap →
Chapel of the Incarnation · Photo: Pubdog at en.wikipedia · Public domain
Population
12,160
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$501K
+0.3% in a year
Household income
$158K
median
Median age
44.0
years
Jobs based here
2,641
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#220 of 259 in MD
What should you know before moving to Brandywine?
A town of contrasts. Where it falls short is schools (D): its public schools trail 92% of Maryland towns on state tests and graduation. Cost of living is weaker too: the typical home is worth about $501K, 4 years of the Washington metro’s $127K median household income. On incomes it is strong — the median household earns $158K. The overall grade comes out at C, 220th of 259 in Maryland. It comes out better than 27% of U.S. towns. Brandywine has 3 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them William W. Early House and Chapel of the Incarnation.
Figures: incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · schools, state test and graduation results · home values, Zillow · National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Brandywine stand out
Where Brandywine beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A growing town
Brandywine has grown 57% from 2010 to 2020
6,719 counted in 2010 and 10,550 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Brandywine grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Brandywine is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for hazard risk (better than 99% of comparable towns) to D for schools (better than 8%), so the C overall blends very different results.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 4% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsSchools are among the weakest comparedDOpen →Cost of livingNear the bottom of the towns comparedC−Open →Jobs & incomeBased on what households earn, poverty and workA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.4 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 3.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →HealthMedstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center 4.7 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsAmong the best for parks and open landAOpen →History3 places on the National RegisterBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 306 attractions →White House and 248 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Brandywine. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw16 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw17 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw17 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw16 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw17 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Brandywine: who provides what
Brandywine is unincorporated, so Prince George's County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouthern Maryland Elec Coop16.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWSSC WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesPrince George's CountyPrince George's County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePrince George's County Board of ElectionsPrince George's County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP code2061320613 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Brandywine.
Brandywine sends many workers across the state line to Arlington, has household incomes well above the Maryland norm and is healthy by national standards but behind most towns in Maryland.
SchoolsD
Brandywine earns a D for schools
Its public schools are run by the Prince George's County Public Schools. Two of its 3 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. The largest public high school is Gwynn Park High, with 1,147 students.
8%of MD districts it outscoresDSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwynn Park MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 702 | C |
| Gwynn Park HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,147 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Brandywine faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Paid flood insurance claims in Brandywine since 2003: 14. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 96% of U.S. communities. 54% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 11%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Brandywine once, in 2003.
4risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesEarthquakes
14
paid flood claims since 2003
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Brandywine’s workers commute out
39% of working residents cross a state line to work, Arlington among the top destinations. The average commute for its 5,286 working residents takes 41.5 minutes, against 31.1 across Maryland.
Half commute less than 17 miles. Jobs in Brandywine grew by 945 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 2,641. For most workers, Brandywine is a place to come home to: only 2% work in town. In Brandywine, the typical journey to work is 42 minutes, above both the Maryland town median (32 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes).
2%work in town
| Brandywine | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 42 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $158,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 26% | 18% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 3.2% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Brandywine2%
Washington28%
Arlington4%
Lake Arbor3%
Waldorf3%
17 mi
median commute distance
2,641
jobs based in Brandywine
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 62% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA
Open space protected for good: 19% of Brandywine
The biggest park or preserve is Piscataway Creek Stream Valley Park, at 430 acres. There are 12 miles of trail across 3 parks and preserves.
#118for trails in MD
| Brandywine | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 19% | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.6 | 0.4 |
19%
conserved · 2,551 of 13,448 acres
12 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Piscataway Creek Stream Valley Park | — | 430 |
| 2. Brandywine Area Recreation Area | — | 271 |
| 3. L P Cosca Regional Park | — | 45 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
The climate in Brandywine brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 27° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 16 inches of snow a winter.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–47°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall48–69°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than Maryland overall
The median household earns $157,587, against $103,678 across Maryland, one input to its A− for jobs and income.
In Brandywine, the median age is 44 years, against 39.4 years in Maryland’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (40% statewide); children under 18 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Brandywine: 14% of residents are 65 or older. Nearly two in five adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 44% across Maryland.
44median age · MD 39.4
| Brandywine | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 44 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 42% | 29% |
BrandywineMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
57% women, 43% men
About 77 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.2 points). Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women. Median age: women 44.6, men 43.2.
| Brandywine | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.5% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.5% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.9% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25.7% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.6% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.9% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.5% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 17.3% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
Brandywine earns a C− for cost of living
Zillow values the typical Brandywine home at about $501,000, about the same as a year ago, 18% above the Maryland typical home. Its going rate for rent comes in at $2,757 a month. The share of households in Brandywine who are owner-occupiers: 96%.
$501KZillow home value
| Brandywine | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,757 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 96% | 74% | 73% |
Typical home value
Brandywine$501K
Maryland$425K
Market temperature
32
days on market
102.7%
sale-to-list price
+0.3%
value change, 1 year
33
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB
On CDC estimates, Brandywine is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Within Maryland it is less healthy than 68% of the 261 graded towns: Maryland sets a high bar. Against the 2,315 U.S. towns with household incomes like Brandywine’s, it is less healthy than 96%: its national edge comes with its incomes.
46% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Brandywine. CDC measures, 32 in all: Brandywine beats Maryland on 6 and trails on 9. Two figures for adults in the town: 15% have been diagnosed with depression, 44% have obesity.
59%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Brandywine | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
6 better17 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Brandywine | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.3% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 15.1% | 19.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.4% | 8.4% |
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
4.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
32nd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Brandywine
17pages on Brandywine
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Brandywine
Strayer University-MarylandUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Suitland10.2 mi$13,920 tuitionCollege of Southern MarylandCommunity college · Public · La Plata10.9 mi$4,200 in-state tuitionWashington University of Science and TechnologyUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Alexandria, VA13.5 mi$13,785 tuition
About 6 of every 100 Brandywine residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Brandywine for work
Where Brandywine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,641jobs based in Brandywine
2%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
3 places in Brandywine on the National Register of Historic Places.
Brandywine’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Brandywine.
All 4 graded towns on its borders grade higher than its C; Rosaryville (C) is closest.
ClintonRosaryvilleAccokeekWaldorfCedarvilleCroomBrandywine
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MD rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine | #220 | C | C− | — | D | B |
| Clinton | #192 | C+ | C+ | — | D | B− |
| Rosaryville | #211 | C | C | — | D | B |
| Accokeek | #210 | C | C− | — | D | B+ |
| Waldorf | #162 | B− | C+ | — | C | B |
| Cedarville | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Croom | — | — | B+ | — | D | B+ |
Croom has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Brandywine, Clinton, Rosaryville, Accokeek, Waldorf and Croom report no FBI crime data of their own. Cedarville isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Brandywine with a neighbor →
Questions about Brandywine
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Brandywine, MD a good place to live?
Brandywine grades C overall, better than 27% of U.S. towns and #220 of 259 in Maryland. It grades B for health and D for schools. Schools is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Brandywine, MD expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.