Pros and Cons of Living in Suitland

Suitland's core trade-off pairs a real, direct Metro rail connection and genuine housing affordability against a disclosed, elevated crime rate and an above-median property tax rate.

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Pro: a genuine, direct Metro Green Line connection

Suitland station, opened in 2001, offers direct Washington Metro rail access into DC -- a real transit advantage distinct from most other Prince George's County Tier B markets in this dataset.

Pro: genuinely affordable housing near DC

Suitland's home values ($304,056-$379,000 depending on source) run below both the 2026 US median and the broader DC-metro average -- a real affordability advantage.

Con: a real, disclosed elevated crime rate

NeighborhoodScout's own rate ran 39 per 1,000 residents this pass, characterized as among the highest in America by its own methodology -- a real, disclosed negative.

Con: an above-median property tax rate plus a max-tier county income tax

Suitland's 1.11% effective property tax rate runs above the national median, and Prince George's County's 3.2% local piggyback income tax adds a further real cost.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.