Apartments for rent in Largo, MD

Largo, Maryland is a small city with approximately 12,000 residents. Young professionals will feel welcome, as they account for an above-average percentage of the community, while retirees account for a smaller percentage of the city. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 37, skews younger than most cities in Maryland. The majority of residents own their homes in Largo, and 33% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be a factor, as the average rent of $1,615/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,347.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Largo. The five most common are public administration, healthcare, education, scientific, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 33% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Largo workers bring in an average annual income of around $94K, about the same as the average Maryland resident. Largo, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Largo has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 14% have earned a Bachelor's degree.

With an average commute time of about 42 minutes, slower than most cities in Maryland, Largo residents find that getting to work takes some patience. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car, while public transit is used by only 12% of the population. A small percentage of residents walk to work.