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Mount Rainier, MD

Founded 1910Prince George's CountyElev. 24 m
Population
8,235
Median home
$522,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Mount Rainier

With about 8,235 residents, Mount Rainier is one of Maryland's notable places. Mount Rainier was founded in 1910 and sits in Prince George's County. The median age is 40 and the median household income is $68,281. Homes carry a median value of $522,100, and about 24% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (45.3%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
8,235
Median age
40
Median household income
$68,281
Per-capita income
$37,972
Poverty rate
6.6%
High-school grad or higher
84.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
31.1 min
Work from home
16.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White16.7%
Hispanic or Latino34.6%
Black45.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.3%
Service24.3%
Sales & office16.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.1%
Production, transportation & material moving5.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$522,100
Median gross rent
$1,434/mo
Owner-occupied
24.3%
Median year built
1952
Households
3,743
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Mount Rainier.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

violent crime90% above national
Mount Rainier734
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 81% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime86% above national
Mount Rainier3,634
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 16% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Mount Rainier Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Mount Rainier.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Prince George's County
LightningVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Mount Rainier is in Prince George's County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Mount Rainier was founded in 1910 and sits in Prince George's County. Elevation ~24 m.

Map of Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier, MD
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Arthur S. Moreau, Jr.Harry Chappas
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Nearby cities
Hyattsville (1 mi)Bladensburg (2 mi)Takoma Park (3 mi)Riverdale Park (3 mi)Cheverly (3 mi)College Park (4 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Mount Rainier, MD (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Mount Rainier, Maryland.

Anthony Lamont Campbell, 53
Mount Rainier · 20712
AKA Anthony Campbell, Anthony L Campbell
Daniel Alfonso Hernandez, 38
Mount Rainier · 20712
AKA Daniel A Hernandez
James Anthony Johnson, 67
Mount Rainier · 20712
AKA Jay Johnson, James A Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Mount Rainier — frequently asked

What is the population of Mount Rainier, Maryland?
Mount Rainier has a population of about 8,235, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Mount Rainier?
The median home value in Mount Rainier is $522,100, and the median gross rent is $1,434/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Mount Rainier safe? What is the crime rate?
Mount Rainier Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 734 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Mount Rainier face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Prince George's County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, heat wave.
How many registered sex offenders are in Mount Rainier?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Mount Rainier. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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