Fort Washington
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Fort Washington, Maryland, is a suburban community situated along the Potomac River, just south of Washington, D.C. Known for its scenic river views, historic forts, and quiet residential streets, it is a peaceful retreat with easy access to the nation's capital. The area is popular with families and those seeking a blend of history, nature, and suburban living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.71°, -77.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,695
Local Cost
$2,250
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1160 mm
Internet Speed
68 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DAA
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.