Prince George's County, Maryland
Bladensburg Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic War of 1812 port town on the Anacostia River, now a compact, diverse, mostly renter community in the inner Washington suburbs.
Living in Bladensburg
Site of the 1814 Battle of Bladensburg, a War of 1812 defeat that opened the road for British troops to burn Washington. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $62,400 median household
EducationAbout 14.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyPrince George's County
Homes in Bladensburg
Median home valueAbout $330,400
- Only about 17% of housing units are owner-occupied, so most residents rent.
- About 15% of homes are single-family houses, with apartments and multi-unit buildings making up most of the housing.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Bladensburg home
Peace Cross
Source: en.wikipedia.org
World War I memorial at the center of a 2019 U.S. Supreme Court case on public religious symbols
George Washington House
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Circa-1760s tavern and inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bostwick
Source: en.wikipedia.org
18th-century historic house listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Bladensburg Waterfront Park
Source: nps.gov
Anacostia River park with a fishing pier, boat rentals, and War of 1812 history
Bladensburg Dueling Grounds
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic site of 19th-century pistol duels near the town