Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
La Plata
La Plata, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,993
Population
11,251
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Join a close-knit community on the cusp of DC
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Devastation hit La Plata in 2002 when a tornado completely wiped out the town. Massive recovery and rebuilding efforts eventually erased all evidence of the damage inflicted by the tornado, leading to a stronger, closer community as well as a more beautiful La Plata.
The La Plata community bonds over a wide variety of family-friendly events, including the La Plata Bed Races, Celebrate La Plata, Kids Summer Shows, Summer Concert Series, Fall Festival, Harvest Halloween Party, Veterans Parade, and Breakfast with Santa. A broad range of local businesses along Charles Street contribute to the small-town flavor of La Plata while several nearby parks and nature preserves offer La Plata residents plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Metropolitan amenities abound in nearby Waldorf, DC, and Baltimore.
Explore the City
LaPlata has good schools quiet neighborhoods, and plenty of amenities.
Bring other picklers to White Plains Regional Park for a game of Pickleball.
Enjoy a quiet bike ride or a stroll on the Indian Head Rail Trail in White Plains.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,662
Average: $125,583
Education
2,936
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,186
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Plata has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in La Plata, MD is $1,995 for one bedroom, $2,227 for two bedrooms, and $2,818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Plata has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,995/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,519/month
1,351 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in La Plata, MD is 13.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in La Plata is 31.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $2,818. You can expect to pay 13.4% more for groceries, 8.7% more for utilities, and 2.8% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Plata, MD is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
637 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
551 Students
Milton M. Somers Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
666 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,222 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thomas Stone National Historic Site
- Uhler Natural Area
- Chapel Point State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.