Moving to Joint Base Andrews
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Camp Springs, Maryland.
Also known as: JB Andrews, Andrews AFB
Joint Base Andrews, in Prince George’s County just outside Washington, D.C., is best known as the home of Air Force One and presidential airlift. Families PCSing here settle in Waldorf, Upper Marlboro, or Fort Washington, in the D.C. metro where prices run high but the southern Maryland suburbs offer relative value.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-base housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-base, Waldorf in Charles County is the family favorite for value and schools, Upper Marlboro and Clinton sit closest to the gate, and Fort Washington offers established neighborhoods toward the Potomac. As part of the D.C. metro, prices are high, but the southern Maryland suburbs are more affordable than Virginia’s inner suburbs.
Where military families live near Joint Base Andrews
Families PCSing to Joint Base Andrews most often settle in Waldorf, Upper Marlboro / Clinton, Fort Washington. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | $2,000-$2,700 | $400k-$540k | 20-30 min | Value and schools in Charles County; the family favorite. |
| Upper Marlboro / Clinton | $2,000-$2,700 | $390k-$530k | 10-20 min | Closest to the gate with a range of prices. |
| Fort Washington | $1,950-$2,600 | $380k-$520k | 15-25 min | Established neighborhoods toward the Potomac. |
2026 BAH near Joint Base Andrews
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Joint Base Andrews is set by the DC053 (Washington, DC Metro Area) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $3,132 | $2,832 |
| E-7 | $3,855 | $3,099 |
| O-3 | $4,020 | $3,531 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Joint Base Andrews
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | High | Charles County Public Schools | Waldorf |
| Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School | High | Prince George's County Public Schools | Upper Marlboro |
| Waldorf Elementary | Elementary | Charles County Public Schools | Waldorf |
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Where do most families live near Joint Base Andrews?
Waldorf in Charles County is the family favorite for its relative value and schools, about 20 to 30 minutes south. Upper Marlboro and Clinton sit closest to the gate. Fort Washington offers established neighborhoods toward the Potomac. The southern Maryland suburbs are more affordable than Virginia’s inner D.C. suburbs.
Is Joint Base Andrews expensive?
Yes, as part of the Washington, D.C. metro, home prices and rents run well above the national average, and BAH is set high to match. The southern Maryland suburbs around Waldorf and Upper Marlboro offer more value than the Virginia side, which is why many families choose them despite a longer commute.
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