The Town FilesBaden, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 2,114 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $590,000
- Household income
- $151,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 54.2
Baden is a community of 2,114 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $590,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 93% of Maryland towns, better for retirees than 82% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 81% of Maryland towns.
How Baden 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 Baden is worth $590,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $151,058, which is more affordable than 45% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,571 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baden | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $590,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,571 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $151,058 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Baden
| People | Baden | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.2 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 14.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 34.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 46.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 94.3% |
Weather in Baden
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baden since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 27, 1978 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 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 Baden itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Towns near Baden
- Cedarville, MD4.3 mi · 639 people · home —
- Croom, MD4.9 mi · 2,720 people · home $636,600
- Dunkirk, MD5.0 mi · 2,431 people · home $561,300
- Aquasco, MD6.0 mi · 913 people · home $531,300
- Marlton, MD6.7 mi · 9,802 people · home $415,700
- Brandywine, MD7.7 mi · 10,550 people · home $551,000
- Huntingtown, MD7.7 mi · 3,545 people · home $589,900
- Owings, MD8.1 mi · 2,141 people · home $602,900
Baden questions
Is Baden, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baden scores better for retirees than 82% of Maryland towns and quieter than 93%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.2).
How much does a house cost in Baden?
The median owner-occupied home in Baden is valued at $590,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $151,058, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,571 a month.
What is the weather like in Baden?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Baden get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baden since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 27, 1978. 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)