Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Morningside
Morningside, MD Area Guide
Small suburb offers quick access to the nation’s capital and government destinations
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Great Location
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Rail Service
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Morningside is a small suburb only 25 minutes from Washington D.C. This town is proud of its connection to the nation’s political epicenter and called themselves the “Gateway to the Nation’s Capital.” Presidents, members of Congress, and even royalty have traveled through the tree-lined streets of Morningside while heading to their flights. The town is also close to several government offices including the Census Bureau. Morningside is best known for being adjacent to Air Force Base Andrews.
This small town is a great location for commuters with quick access to rail service and Interstates. There are two parks in Morningside but most residents travel out of town to access even more amenities. Centre at Forestville, a shopping center featuring department stores, national brands, and chain restaurants, is only 10 minutes away. The area has access to some good schools as well and is less than 30 minutes from the historic Howard University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$78,174
Average: $93,389
Education
210
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
676
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Morningside has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
530 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Suitland Bog
- Walker Mill Regional Park
- Fort Dupont Park
- Oxon Cove Park
- Rosaryville State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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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.