A town of 976, settled in 1949. Public schools that outperform most of Maryland.
The thing Morningside does most differently from other towns.
2,015 people in 2010; 976 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The public schools Morningside’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 92% of Maryland’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin D. Foulois Academy | K–8 | 540 | B |
| Imagine Foundations at Morningside PCS | K–8 | 357 | C |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 13% of U.S. communities.
Morningside has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Morningside for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (27%), Arlington (5%) and Lake Arbor (2%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Morningside's reported crime rate is below Maryland's. Most reported incidents are property crimes. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Morningside beats the Maryland average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Morningside | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.8% | 7.6% |
| Fewer adults with depression | 16% | 19.4% |
| More uninsured adults | 13.7% | 8.7% |
The median sale price was $354,000 in May 2026.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in Maryland
Morningside is an incorporated town in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,240. The town developed with the establishment of nearby Andrews Air Force Base and the federal Census Bureau. The government of the town is led by a mayor and town council. Morningside Elementary School and Benjamin Foulois Junior High School/Elementary/Creative and Performing Arts Academy (current) as well as Michael J Polley Neighborhood Park are located within the town limits. Morningside has one of the largest VFW posts (chapters) in the entire country. Morningside is also the city of license of one of Washington's most prominent radio stations, from the 196…
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