Suitland, Maryland, is a densely populated community that covers seven square miles just outside of the Beltway within Prince George's County. The area is home to some 29,000 residents. This area is being revitalized by the efforts of the Suitlandfest Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization, (http://www.suitlandfestcdc.org/), which hosts and designs programs and events to bring positive change to this at-risk but growing area.
Real estate here is mostly established, with most homes built since the 1950s. Most properties are two bedroom units in complexes or high rise apartments. However, there are also three or four bedroom units in row house developments, and some single-family homes. In January 2006, the average single family home or condo in Suitland sold for $211,078. Most home prices in this area range between $105,000 and $350,000.
Located in a 15 minute driving distance to the nation's capital, Suitland is home to many workers who commute to jobs into northeast Washington and Capitol Hill.
This working class community brings together home owners and renters, with renters paying an average of $800 per month. Many families with children reside in Suitland, as do singles. The median age for a resident is 31, and the median family income is on par with the national average at about $47,933.
High school graduates from Suitland can access higher education at one of numerous top-notch universities in the Washington area, including Georgetown, George Mason, and George Washington universities. Suitland is also within give miles of Gallaudet University, the world's only university for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing students.
Unemployment among residents of Suitland is lower than most of the nation. The area is thriving economically, as job growth exceeds by nearby twice the rate of job creation in the average American community. Suitland is just five miles away from historic sites like the Library of Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, and Union Station.
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Suitland, Maryland, is a densely populated community that covers seven square miles just outside of the Beltway within Prince George's County. The area is home to some 29,000 residents. This area is being revitalized by the efforts of the Suitlandfest Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization, (http://www.suitlandfestcdc.org/), which hosts and designs programs and events to bring positive change to this at-risk but growing area.
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