There are 20 independent living communities serving La Plata, Maryland. This includes 2 communities in La Plata and 18 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Maryland is about $62, with costs running between $17 and $161 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $1,870, with costs ranging from around $495 to $4,840. The median yearly cost is $22,440, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in La Plata generally range from around $2,468 per month to $3,080 per month, with a median cost of around $2,805 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $33,660.
La Plata is a small city in Charles County within Maryland. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro statistical area. The encompassing metro area has 1,890,860 people, but there are 18,890 living inside the city. The senior community composes 27% of the total population.
La Plata has an above average SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has an average per capita income of $42,000. The median household income is $100,000 in comparison to the average of $75,000 for the entire state of Maryland. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.15% and the median home price is $525,000, which is higher than the state average of $450,000.
La Plata has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives average amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other American cities, La Plata has a high rate of crime and lower than average air quality.