Suitland, Maryland
Suitland is a community of 23,793 people in Prince George's County, Maryland, founded in 1867.
Why visit Suitland
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 12 parks and trails, 56 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marlow 6, 11th Street Bridges, Anacostia Historic District and Concord.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Suitland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Suitland
Suitland is a census designated place (CDP) in Prince George's County, Maryland. Suitland is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of Washington, D.C.. As of the 2020 census, its population was 25,839. Prior to 2010, it was part of the Suitland-Silver Hill census-designated place.
From the Wikipedia article Suitland, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
11th Street Bridges
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Complex of three bridges across the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C.
Anacostia Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 3.4 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Whitney Young Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in Washington, D.C.
Museums and landmarks28
Anacostia Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Washington, D.C., United States
Concord
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in District Heights, Maryland, United States
Congressional Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Cemetery in Washington, DC
Engine Company 27
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Fire station in Washington, D.C.
Fairmount Heights Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Maryland, USA
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Preserves the Washington, D.C. home and estate of Frederick Douglass
Gallinger Municipal Hospital Psychopathic Ward
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C., United States of America
John Philip Sousa Junior High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic school building in Washington, D.C., United States
Nannie Helen Burroughs School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic school formerly named Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls
St. Elizabeths Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Former psychiatric hospital in Washington, D.C.
Strand Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former movie theater in Washington D.C.
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Suitland Parkway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Parkway in the Washington D.C. area
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds12
Restaurants and cafes56
Mi Pueblo By Big Papa
Restaurant · 1.6 mi
Mexican Restaurant in Capitol Heights, MD
4947 Marlboro Pike, Capitol Heights
L & V Crab Cafe
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.8 mi
3330 Naylor Road, Hillcrest Heights
Restaurant-Chinese & American Food- Asian- Liquor -Carry-Out
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.7 mi
44 more on the map.
History
Suitland is named after 19th century landowner and businessman Senator Samuel Taylor Suit, whose estate, "Suitland,” was located near the present-day intersection of Suitland and Silver Hill Roads.
From the History section of Suitland, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship34
First Baptist Church of Deanwood
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
St. Ignatius Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
St. Matthew's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Dupont Park Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.1 mi
3985 Massachusetts Avenue Southeast
First United Methodist Church of Bradbury Heights
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
4321 Bowen Road Southeast
Kendall Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
3000 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills
Maple Springs Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
4131 Belt Road, Capitol Heights
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Dupont Park Adventist School
School · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.0 mi
3942 Alabama Avenue Southeast, Washington
Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy
School · 3.9 mi
3701 Hayes Street Ne, Washington
Healthcare3
Map of Suitland
248 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 49°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Natl Arboretum Dc (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Prince George's County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joint Base Andrews (ADW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Hillcrest Heights 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Forestville 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Camp Springs 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Glassmanor 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Oxon Hill 5 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Washington 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Landover 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Largo 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Lake Arbor 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Friendly 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Deanwood Old Church, Smallbones, CC0
- QR CC cenotaphs Tip and Hale, Smallbones, CC0
- Center building at Saint Elizabeths, August 23, 2006, User:Tom, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Anacostia HD DC 13th n W, Smallbones, CC0
- Suitland Parkway - Washington, D.C. (4129841060), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Strand Teater DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Frederick Douglass House, Walter Smalling for the Historic American Buildings Survey, Public domain
- Engine Company 27 DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Woodlawn Cemetery DC, Smallbones, CC0
- John-phillip-sousa-high-school, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Ignatius Church Oxon Hill MD Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- St Matthews Church Sept 09, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Trades Hall of National Training School for Women and Girls, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Concord 1936, Historic American Buildings Survey / Historic American Engineering Record, Public domain
- Grace United Methodist Church - Fairmount Heights, Maryland, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Engine Co 19 DC 1, Smallbones, CC0
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