Chief-Elliot-Gibson-sr-1, 2020
Edmonston’s story
102 years in pictures
Census counts: 717 in 1930, 1,617 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
- 1924Edmonston is settled
Photo: Antony-22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,621
2025 Census estimate · −0.2% since 2020
Typical home
$370K
−2.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
32.3
years
Jobs based here
908
A job hub
Is Edmonston a good place to live?
Edmonston’s best subject grades are an A+ for walkability and the outdoors and an A− for incomes; its weakest is a D for schools. Only 17 of Maryland’s 329 towns score lower on hazard risk. 28% of the land in Edmonston is conserved, above both Maryland’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Edmonston's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 15 of Maryland’s 329 towns do better. Edmonston has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Edmonston stand out
Where Edmonston beats most towns.
A growing town
Edmonston has grown 12% since 2010
1,445 counted in 2010 and 1,617 in 2020; an estimated 1,621 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Edmonston grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Edmonston is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 13.7 of 20; 11.3% of households have no carA+Open →SchoolsBehind 92% of Maryland districts on tests and graduationDOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →HealthLuminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center 4.1 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailA+Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life0.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 32.3; 22% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 314 attractions →White House and 286 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Edmonston. Close and well known come first.
Big draw7 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw7 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw7 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw9 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw8 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaNorthwest StadiumSources: 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 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Northwest Stadium: Maryland GovPics, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Edmonston: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Edmonston, and how to reach them.
PowerPotomac Electric Power21.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWSSC WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBates Refuse RemovalTrash haulerTown site
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 code2078120781 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 Edmonston.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Edmonston has 1.7 jobs for every working resident, and 902 people commute in
Most working residents leave Edmonston for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Edmonston fell to 908 in 2023, 145 fewer than in 2013. Edmonston’s median household income is $78,000, below the Maryland town median ($113,000) and near the median of U.S. towns ($80,000).
1%work in town
| Edmonston | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 3.1% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Edmonston1%
Washington33%
College Park4%
Hyattsville3%
Baltimore3%
6 mi
median commute distance
908
jobs based in Edmonston
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsA+
Edmonston has set aside nearly a quarter of its land for conservation
0.5 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Edmonston’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Anacostia River Stream Valley Park, at 41 acres.
28%conserved
28%
conserved · 73 of 261 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Anacostia River Stream Valley Park | 0.2 mi | 41 |
| 2. Fletcher's Field Park | — | 13 |
| 3. Edmonston Park Building | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB+
Residents of Edmonston are healthier than 66% of U.S. towns
Edmonston beats the Maryland average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 16% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Edmonston.
66%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Edmonston | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 8% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 79% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
9 better13 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Edmonston | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.7% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 16.6% | 8.7% |
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
4.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Edmonston
Edmonston has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Edmonston is 88°F.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–46°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall48–69°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Edmonston
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 65% of U.S. communities.
35risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat wavesHurricanes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
A typical Edmonston home is worth about $370K
The typical Edmonston home is worth about $370,000, down 2.6% in a year, 13% below the Maryland typical home. 56% of Edmonston households own their home.
$370KZillow home value
| Edmonston | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 56% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,703 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Edmonston$370K
Maryland$425K
−2.6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Edmonston
Edmonston's reported crime rate is above Maryland's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Edmonston | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 24.9 per 1,000 residents | 13.9 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.1 per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Edmonston3.1
Maryland3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Edmonston24.9
Maryland18.5
U.S.15.5
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
40
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Edmonston
19pages on Edmonston
The big questions
SchoolsDBehind 92% of MD districtsSafety3.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than MD on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$370K typical home · down 2.6% in a yearWork & commuteA−$78K median household income · 908 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 35% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
33 within 15 miles of the center of Edmonston
University of Maryland-College ParkUniversity or college · Public · College Park2.7 mi$11,809 in-state tuitionPontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington, DC3.8 miPrince George's Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Largo7.2 mi$4,034 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Edmonston residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
A job hub
Every workday, about 902 people come to Edmonston for work
Where Edmonston’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
908jobs based in Edmonston
1%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Edmonston
Town in Maryland
Edmonston is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 1,617. The community is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) from Washington, D.C. Edmonston's ZIP code is 20781.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1924
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Area code
- 301, 240
Edmonston’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Edmonston.
Riverdale ParkEast RiverdaleHyattsvilleBladensburgEdmonston
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MD rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonston | — | — | C | — | D | B+ |
| Riverdale Park | #250 | D | C− | D | D | C |
| East Riverdale | #240 | C− | C+ | — | D | C− |
| Hyattsville | #242 | C− | C− | D− | D | B+ |
| Bladensburg | #252 | D | C+ | D | D | C− |
Edmonston has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Edmonston and East Riverdale report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Edmonston with a neighbor →
Questions about Edmonston
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Edmonston, MD expensive?
That is 2.9 years of the area's median household income ($126,684 across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.