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La Plata, MD

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Join a close-knit community on the cusp of DC

Suburban Diverse Quiet Modern Active Family-Friendly Close-Knit Convenient Commuter

Devastation hit La Plata in 2002 when a tornado completely wiped out the town. Massive recovery and rebuilding efforts eventually erased all evidence of the damage inflicted by the tornado, leading to a stronger, closer community as well as a more beautiful La Plata.

The La Plata community bonds over a wide variety of family-friendly events, including the La Plata Bed Races, Celebrate La Plata, Kids Summer Shows, Summer Concert Series, Fall Festival, Harvest Halloween Party, Veterans Parade, and Breakfast with Santa. A broad range of local businesses along Charles Street contribute to the small-town flavor of La Plata while several nearby parks and nature preserves offer La Plata residents plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities. Metropolitan amenities abound in nearby Waldorf, DC, and Baltimore.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in La Plata, MD is $1,875 for one bedroom, $2,105 for two bedrooms, and $2,737 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Plata has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,875/month
797 Sq Ft
House
$3,848/month
3,117 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in La Plata, MD is 15.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in La Plata is 39.6% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $2,737. You can expect to pay 14.2% more for groceries, 8.8% more for utilities, and 0.8% more for transportation.

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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mary Matula Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

551 Students

7
out of 10

Walter J. Mitchell Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

637 Students

5
out of 10

Milton M. Somers Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

666 Students

6
out of 10

La Plata High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,222 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Thomas Stone National Historic Site
  • Uhler Natural Area
  • Chapel Point State Park

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.