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Morningside

Morningside

Suburban Neighborhood in Maryland

Prince George's County 20746, 20748

$400,618 Average Value
$218 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale
Joint Base Andrews is just across the street from Douglass E. Patterson Park Morningside.
Joint Base Andrews is just across the street from Douglass E. Patterson Park Morningside.

Neighborhood grow from expansion of area, Joint Base Andrew

Morningside, located at the doorstep of a major military airfield and just 5 miles from the edge of Washington, D.C., is known as the “Gateway to the Nation’s Capital.” Like most of the surrounding D.C. area, farms and country landscapes filled Morningside until it became a town in the late 1940s. Developers eyed the sliver of land because housing was scarce after World War II as the population boomed. The community lacked paved roads and water services, but quickly became an inexpensive place for returning veterans to buy a house. With the advent of what was then called Andrews Air Force Base – now known as Joint Base Andrew — and Interstate 495 — the Capital Beltway — the town grew to accommodate civilian personnel and workers who commute to D.C.-area jobs. Joint Base Andrew continues to heavily influence the area. Suitland Road leads right to the base — which is also the home of Air Force One when the U.S. president travels to and from D.C. — and commercial businesses line the roads leading to the base’s entrance. “A lot of original owners still live in the neighborhood,” says Terry Catalano of Re/Max Leading Edge. Catalano has sold homes in the area for nearly 40 years. “There are also a lot of Baby Boomers in the area. It’s also all about affordability.”

Small Cape Cods and cottages dominate housing stock

Most of Morningside's original 1950s houses remain, although many have been renovated and updated over the years. Single-family houses have room to grow here — additions and remodeling are common. Small Cape Cods, bungalows, and cottage-style houses are located on medium-sized lots with easy-to-care-for yards and lawns. The pared-down landscaping doesn’t mean residents are foregoing gardening, though. Front porches and paved driveways get decked out with potted plants and blooming shrubs, boxwoods and hedges cling to houses and mammoth sunflowers decorate some yards. Multifamily housing consists of modern, amenity-filled developments. Apartment complexes like Metroplace at Town Center and condo complexes cluster near the Branch Metro station, allowing for easy commuting. House prices range from $227,000 to $815,000. Most lots average 13,000 square feet and home sizes are roughly 5,000 square feet. “Because of the addition of the FBI, IRS, Census Bureau and Department of Housing, the area is attracting a lot of government employees,” Catalano says. She adds that several residents commute to government jobs in Prince George’s County.

Homes here have medium-size lots with easy to care for yards and lawns in Morningside.
Homes here have medium-size lots with easy to care for yards and lawns in Morningside.
Most of Morningside's original 1950s houses remain but most have been renovated.
Most of Morningside's original 1950s houses remain but most have been renovated.
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Magnet school combines art with academic success

Students attend Prince George’s County public schools. Benjamin D. Foulois Elementary School Creative and Performing Arts K-8 is a magnet school focused on combining art education with academic progress. The school has a C-minus Niche rating. Drew Freeman Middle School has a D-plus rating from Niche and Dr. Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School has a C. There are seven colleges and universities local to Morningside, including Prince George's Community College and Webster University.

The choice is yours, many school options include St Philip Catholic School, Morningside.
The choice is yours, many school options include St Philip Catholic School, Morningside.
Imagine Foundations Ii Public Charter School in Morningside is known for its Academics.
Imagine Foundations Ii Public Charter School in Morningside is known for its Academics.
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Tennis courts popular spot

The Michael J. Polley Neighborhood Park Michael has two tennis courts and some basic playground equipment to entertain kids while you practice your backhand. The town sponsors seasonal events for holidays like Halloween, Trunk-or-Treat and Fourth of July, as well as community-oriented activities like spring cleanup days and senior lunches.

Lots of shopping and eating options

Commercial complexes built around the Apollo Aspire apartments house retail stores and restaurants. Dubbed the Restaurant Row Apollo, this string of chain and regional dining spots includes the Real Milk and Honey Eatery, a pancake palace with delectable brunches and a comfort-food dinner menu. Roma Pizzeria serves antipasti and breakfast pizza and The Spot Food Hall hosts various eateries serving Asian Fusion cuisine. There is Marlow Cinema 6 movie theater off of Branch Avenue and Giant Food store in neighboring Marlow Heights. La Colonia International Grocery Store anchors the Andrews Manor Shopping Center located just outside the air base.

Restaurant Row Apollo in Morningside.
Restaurant Row Apollo in Morningside.
Every type of food you could want at Restaurant Row Apollo in Morningside.
Every type of food you could want at Restaurant Row Apollo in Morningside.
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Community-based events

The town sponsors seasonal events for holidays like Halloween, Trunk-or-Treat and Fourth of July, as well as community-oriented activities like spring cleanup days and senior lunches.

Morningside is located in between Joint base Andrews and the Capitol Beltway.
Morningside is located in between Joint base Andrews and the Capitol Beltway.

Easy commuting choices

Morningside is home to five Metrorail stations on the Green, Blue and Silver lines. Additionally, the are three VRE commuter rail stations and two MARC rail stations. There are also two local bus stops within a 1-minute drive from the center of the neighborhood. Located minutes from interstates 95 and 495 and the Suitland Parkway, making commuting a breeze. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is roughly 30 minutes away.

Carjackings in D.C. create demand

Catalano says one of the big draws to places like Morningside, which hovers near the D.C. border, is the uptick in carjackings. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, in 2022, there were 439 carjackings in D.C.; in 2023, there were 906, a more than 50% increase.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

26 min drive

Subway

Branch Avenue

Bus

Auth Road & Oakland Way

Bus

Auth Rd & Gloria Dr

Bus

Forestville Rd & Rena Rd

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Suitland Rd & Poplar Rd

Bus

Suitland Rd & Skyline Terr

Bus

Auth Pl & Auth Way

Bus

Auth Rd & Oakland Way

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Morningside US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$400,000
Median Single Family Price
$407,500
Median Townhouse Price
$425,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$306,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$299,786
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
81
Months of Supply
1.30
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,868
Median Year Built
1963
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,339
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,733
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,236

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,917
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$96,492
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,602

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.3%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
77.3%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
16''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

51 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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