Charles County, Maryland
La Plata Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Charles County and a growing residential and commercial center, with many residents commuting to Waldorf, Washington, D.C., and area military installations. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know La Plata best.
About the area
Living in La Plata, MD
La Plata is the county seat of Charles County, Maryland.
The housing market
Homes in La Plata
- About 77.5% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 48% of housing units are single-family detached homes, with townhomes and apartments making up much of the remainder.
- The median home value is about $405,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes La Plata home
Charles County Courthouse
County government seat in downtown La Plata
Port Tobacco Players
Long-running community theater company
College of Southern Maryland
Main campus of the regional community college
Tilghman Lake Park
61-acre town park with a lake, fishing, and walking trails
Laurel Springs Regional Park
Charles County park with trails, ballfields, and picnic areas
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.