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589 people live in this town, settled in 1924.
North Brentwood’s mean commuting time is 41 minutes, above both Maryland’s towns (32 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 262 Maryland towns, just 9 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than North Brentwood. North Brentwood Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. North Brentwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around North Brentwood. Close and well known come first.
Big draw6 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw6 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw6 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw8 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw7 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw7 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearWhite 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 · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Brentwood, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in North Brentwood.
Households in North Brentwood have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2003. FEMA puts 87% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The top destinations are Washington (48%), Bethesda (3%) and Baltimore (3%). The median commute is under 5 miles. The middle household income in North Brentwood is $98,000.
| North Brentwood | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 13% | 18% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
North Brentwood’s typical July afternoon high stands at 88°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Walkers can cover 0.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. In North Brentwood, the trail network density is 1.0 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Anacostia River Stream Valley Park | — | 8 |
| 2. North Brentwood Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of adults in North Brentwood who sleep under 7 hours: 46%. Only 2 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than North Brentwood. Of 32 CDC measures, North Brentwood beats the Maryland average on 3 and trails it on 23.
| North Brentwood | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 14% | 14% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 8% | 8.1% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 17% | 19% |
| What stands out | North Brentwood | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.1% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 15.6% | 19.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 20.6% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
78% of households are owner-occupiers locally. North Brentwood’s going rate for rent comes in at $2,107 a month.
| North Brentwood | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,107 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 74% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
35 within 15 miles of the center of North Brentwood
About 7 of every 100 North Brentwood residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
Where North Brentwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Maryland
North Brentwood is a town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 593 at the 2020 census. The municipality of North Brentwood is located north of Washington and is surrounded by the communities of Brentwood, Hyattsville, and Cottage City, and the nearby Mount Rainier. The Town of North Brentwood was incorporated in 1924, and was the first African-American-majority municipality in Maryland.
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North Brentwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
