Apartments for rent in Lexington Park, MD

Lexington Park, Maryland is a small city with a population of just over 12,000. Young professionals can expect to feel welcome, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 32, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Maryland, ranking as the ninth-youngest municipality in the state. Homeowners tend to be in the minority in the area, and 58% of residents are renting. The average rent of $1,318 a month is roughly on par with the state average.

Compared to the state average, Lexington Park has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (6%). Further, 12% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Lexington Park: public administration and scientific. Together, these industries account for 18% of the city's labor force. Lexington Park workers take home an average annual income of just over $81,000, less than the average Maryland resident. However, Lexington Park compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.

With an average commute time of about 30 minutes, outperforming most cities in Maryland, Lexington Park residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, chosen by 48% of workers, while public transportation isn't used widely. Few residents walk to work.