The Town FilesAccokeek, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 13,927 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $560,500
- Household income
- $150,815
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 40.8
Accokeek is a community of 13,927 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $560,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Maryland towns, better for families than 83% of Maryland towns, quieter than 79% of Maryland towns.
How Accokeek ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Accokeek is worth $560,500, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $150,815, which is more affordable than 57% of Maryland towns. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Accokeek | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $560,500 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | — | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $150,815 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Accokeek
| People | Accokeek | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.4% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.8% | — |
| Work from home | 30.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 42.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Accokeek
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Accokeek since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 9.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 130 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Accokeek itself the ACS puts it at 9.9%.
Public schools in Accokeek
1 public school with 1,622 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accokeek Academy | K-8 | 1,622 | 18.0 |
Towns near Accokeek
- Fort Washington, MD3.8 mi · 24,261 people · home $480,100
- Bensville, MD4.4 mi · 15,288 people · home $521,300
- Fort Hunt, VA5.1 mi · 17,231 people · home $927,400
- Friendly, MD6.1 mi · 9,937 people · home $437,800
- Mount Vernon, VA6.2 mi · 12,914 people · home $836,200
- Brandywine, MD6.2 mi · 10,550 people · home $551,000
- Waldorf, MD6.4 mi · 81,410 people · home $407,600
- Hybla Valley, VA6.4 mi · 16,319 people · home $503,000
Accokeek questions
Is Accokeek, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Accokeek scores better for retirees than 50% of Maryland towns and quieter than 79%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Accokeek?
The median owner-occupied home in Accokeek is valued at $560,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $150,815, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Accokeek?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Accokeek get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Accokeek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 28, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)