Largo, Maryland, a relatively affluent neighborhood covering three square miles in Prince George's County, an ideal location for residents who work in nearby Washington, DC. Just a 30-minute drive from the nation's capital, the community of some 8,000 culturally diverse residents has grown significantly in recent years. New commercial and housing developments have been built, and home values have grown, making the area a good place to invest in a new home.
Largo offers various types of real estate properties, including single-family homes, units in condominiums or apartment complexes, and townhouses in quiet neighborhoods. In January 2006, the average property sold for $375,851; a price that typically buys a two bedroom unit in an apartment complex, or high rise development. Some larger properties are also available, as are single-family homes and row houses, typically ranging in price from $100,000 to $740,000.
Largo residents are highly educated, based on the percentage of residents who have a bachelor's degree or higher education, compared to dwellers of other communities. The average household income in this family-oriented, low crime community is about $76,000, which is more than twice the national average.
K-12 students living in the area have access to excellent educational amenities provided by Prince George's County's public school system. Those who wish to pursue higher educational are within a short drive of a number of topnotch higher education institutions, including George Washington and Johns Hopkins universities.
Largo is a community where residents take full advantage of their time off work. Recreational amenities within and around the community include a variety of parks, museums, golf courses and even a major theme park. The nearby Six Flags America offers amusement for the entire family and features more than 100 thrilling rides. A live Hollywood-style shows plus Paradise Island, an enormous water park filled with more than a million gallons of water, are also on the grounds of the park.
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Largo, Maryland, a relatively affluent neighborhood covering three square miles in Prince George's County, an ideal location for residents who work in nearby Washington, DC. Just a 30-minute drive from the nation's capital, the community of some 8,000 culturally diverse residents has grown significantly in recent years. New commercial and housing developments have been built, and home values have grown, making the area a good place to invest in a new home.
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