Montgomery County, Maryland

Living in Fairland, MD

Among Montgomery County's 16 largest communities, Fairland has the second-most affordable rents ($1,894) and the second-largest share of rented homes (54% rented). With about 25,400 residents, it's Montgomery County's 13th-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $477K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $1,894; per month
Own their home: 46%; of households
Avg. commute: 35 min; one way

At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Fairland is valued at $477K, below the Montgomery County median of $640K — the 3rd lowest of the 16 Montgomery County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $1,894 a month (county: $2,068).

Housing here is a mix — 23% detached houses, 30% townhouses and 47% condos and apartments. Most homes are rented (54%, against 35% across Montgomery County). The typical home was built in 1985, newer than the Montgomery County median of 1980.

Fairland has no Metro station of its own; the closest is Greenbelt (Green Line), about 5.3 miles away. MARC commuter trains stop at Muirkirk, about 3.8 miles away. Of workers here, 7% take public transit (close to the Montgomery County rate of 7%) and 17% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 23%
Townhouses 30%
2–9 unit buildings 10%
10+ unit buildings 38%

Residents: 25,396; 2020 Census
Homes: 9,503; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1985; median year
Avg. commute: 35 min; one way
Transit commuters: 7%; of workers
Work from home: 17%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 21; Montgomery County: 26

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Bethesda / NIH: 10 mi
Fort Meade: 11 mi
Downtown D.C.: 13 mi
Tysons: 19 mi
Downtown Baltimore: 23 mi
Dulles Airport: 28 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Fairland: common questions.

Is Fairland a city? What county is it in?

No — Fairland is an unincorporated community (a Census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland. It has no city government of its own; Montgomery County provides local services, and the mailing-address “Fairland” area can be larger than the Census boundary.

What is the median home value in Fairland?

$477K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $640K across Montgomery County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Fairland market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Fairland?

46% of households own their home and 54% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 65% owners across Montgomery County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Fairland home.

How far is Fairland from downtown D.C.?

Fairland is about 13 miles from downtown D.C. and about 23 miles from downtown Baltimore in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 35 minutes.

Which schools serve Fairland?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Fairland is served by Montgomery County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address, and see school-level results on the Maryland Report Card.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairland?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 21 (Montgomery County: 26); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Fairland?

Yes: Maryland Mortgage Program — the state's down-payment assistance and first-time buyer loans; Montgomery County housing programs (DHCA) — including the county's Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Fairland?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Fairland real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Fairland, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Fairland, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Fairland sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Fairland with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Fairland and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Beltsville is about 3.3 miles away, Laurel is about 5 miles away, South Laurel is about 5.9 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Fairland	25,396	$477K	$1,894	46%	Mixed	35 min
Beltsville	20,133	$416K	$1,963	55%	Condos & apartments	32 min
Laurel	30,060	$386K	$1,873	44%	Mixed	31 min
South Laurel	29,602	$458K	$1,830	41%	Mixed	32 min
College Park	34,740	$438K	$1,912	34%	Condos & apartments	26 min
Wheaton	52,150	$501K	$2,163	65%	Mostly houses	32 min
Langley Park	20,126	$357K	$1,707	24%	Mixed	39 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Fairland?

Ask Fred for a current Fairland market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.