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Largo, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Population
12,229
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,995
ZIP codes
0
Largo and its ZIP codes
Largo at a glance
- Largo is about 6.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,375, close to the Maryland median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $387,800 (8% below Maryland) and median rent is $2,180 a month.
Local data for Largo, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Largo, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,375
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$387,800
Median rent
$2,180/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
45.6%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (1,532), French Americans (404), Jamaican Americans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Largo.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
How people get to work
Largo, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.3%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit7.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home26.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Largo, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,249
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Largo, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Largo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake ArborCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 4 |
| KetteringCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Brown StationCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 9.9 |
| Walker MillCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.6 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Peppermill VillageCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MitchellvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 4.9 |
| GlenardenCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| District HeightsCity | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| SpringdaleCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| WoodmoreCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6.5 |
| LandoverCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Seat PleasantCity | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Maryland ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Largo, MD in?
- Largo is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Largo, MD?
- About 12,229 people live in Largo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Largo?
- Nearby places include Lake Arbor (2.1 mi), Kettering (2.2 mi), Brown Station (2.7 mi), Westphalia (2.7 mi), Walker Mill (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023