Prince George's County, Maryland
America's wealthiest majority-Black county
Right outside D.C., PG County is the most affluent majority-Black county in the nation — strong protections, excellent healthcare access, and proximity to three airports.
Taxes & affordability
Maryland exempts Social Security and offers a pension exclusion (up to ~$39,500 for 65+). Higher overall taxes, but strong services.
Climate & risk
Four full seasons, warm summers, real (but mild) winters. Low disaster risk.
Healthcare & hospitals
Access to Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and the entire D.C. metro hospital network — among the best in the country.
Safety & civil-rights laws
Maryland has strong statewide anti-discrimination laws across housing, employment, and public accommodation — among the most protective in the country.
Black community & culture
The cultural and economic heart of the Black upper-middle class, with Bowie State and Howard University nearby, deep Black political power, and Black-owned business density.
Housing options
Pricier to buy, but lots of income-restricted senior housing and condos keep monthly costs manageable near D.C.
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