Mount Rainier, MD: Apartments and Area Information

Quick Facts About Mount Rainier

  • Avg. Household Income: $35,920
  • Avg. Commute Time: 35.0 min
  • Metro Lines: Green, Red
  • Population: 8,498
  • Sales Taxes: 6%
  • Zip Code: 20712

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Why Mount Rainier Could be Your Next Hometown

Mount Rainier, MD was founded in the late 19th century when Washington D.C.’s high housing demand caused an urban expansion. Known for its intimate, tree-shaded neighborhoods and close proximity to DC, Mount Rainier provides apartment renters with easy access to the city.

Located northeast of Washington, D.C., in Prince George’s County, Mount Rainier is 1.7 square miles with a population of over 8,500. US-1 conveniently runs through Mount Rainier for access to points traveling north and south.

Apartment shoppers should note the many activities and sites in Mount Rainier including the Gateway Arts District, and the Mount Rainier Nature and Recreation Center. Listed as an historic area, Mount Rainier is known for its history as a primary streetcar suburb of DC, as well as for the number of historical Sears and Craftsman-style homes that can be found within the area. Mount Rainier was also one of the first communities to participate in the Neighborhood Conservation Project.

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