How long is the on-base housing waitlist at Joint Base Andrews?

Waitlists at Andrews vary by bedroom size. 2- and 3-bedroom units typically move faster. 4-bedroom units may have a 3 to 6 month wait or longer. Contact Corvias at Andrews the day you receive orders. You can be on the waitlist before you arrive and decline the offer if you decide to buy off-base.

What is the BAH rate for Joint Base Andrews in 2026?

Andrews BAH is calculated at the Prince George's County rate. Approximate 2026 rates: E-5 with dependents $2,400-$2,600/month, E-7 with dependents $2,800-$3,000/month, O-4 with dependents $3,600-$3,900/month, O-5 with dependents $3,900-$4,100/month. BAH rates change every January. Verify exact rates at the official DoD BAH calculator.

Should I live in Maryland or Virginia if stationed at Andrews?

Compare exact-address routes from Maryland, DC, and Virginia at relevant travel times. Some Virginia routes cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or DC, but travel time and reliability vary. Employment does not determine where a household should live.

What is the commute from Waldorf to Joint Base Andrews?

Waldorf to Andrews runs 20 to 30 minutes in off-peak hours and 40 to 60 minutes in rush hour via MD-5 North. There is no direct Metro connection to Andrews from Waldorf. Compare that commute with the exact housing cost and address-specific Charles County school assignment.

How do I verify school assignment near Joint Base Andrews?

Addresses near Andrews can fall within Prince George's County or Charles County, and private or parochial schools have separate admissions rules. PGCPS publishes application details for Eleanor Roosevelt High School's Science and Technology program. Compare exact address assignments, eligibility, housing cost, and commute separately.

PCS to Joint Base Andrews: Your 2026 Relocation Guide

Andrews-area housing spans several locations with different source-dated prices, property types, and commute times. School assignments and program eligibility must be verified separately for each exact address.

Here is a factual framework for comparing those locations.

What this guide does

Compares four housing approaches using source-dated prices and exact-route travel times without assigning them to a household type.
Gives you the live 2026 Prince George's County market data so you know whether to be aggressive or patient.
Links to official address-based school-assignment and program resources.
Points you to agent and lender profiles with available records near Andrews.

Joint Base Andrews: quick facts

Joint Base Andrews sits in Camp Springs, Maryland, in southern Prince George's County. Home of the 89th Airlift Wing (which operates the presidential fleet), the 113th Wing, and a long list of tenant commands. Approximately 10 miles southeast of Capitol Hill, 15 miles from the Pentagon.

On-base housing is managed by Corvias, with roughly 1,300 family units. 2- and 3-bedroom units move faster than 4-bedroom units. Apply for the waitlist the day orders arrive.

BAH at Andrews in 2026

Andrews BAH is calculated at the Prince George's County rate. Approximate ranges:

E-5 with dependents: $2,400 to $2,600/month
E-7 with dependents: $2,800 to $3,000/month
O-3 with dependents: $3,200 to $3,400/month
O-4 with dependents: $3,600 to $3,900/month
O-5 with dependents: $3,900 to $4,100/month

Verify your exact BAH at the official DoD BAH calculator.

In the cited period, Prince George's County's median price was lower than the cited Arlington, Bethesda, and DC figures. Compare the current official BAH amount with property price, financing, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other obligations.

Today's rates and what they buy you near Andrews

At the guide's cited 6.32% rate, principal and interest on a $425K zero-down loan was approximately $2,640 before taxes, insurance, fees, maintenance, and other costs. Confirm current rates, eligibility, and household-specific affordability directly; pay grade does not determine affordability.

The live market in Prince George's County

As of April 6, 2026, per Redfin county data:

Median sale price: $476,500
Months of supply: 3.2 (balanced-to-seller leaning)
Sold above list: 33.4%
Median days on market: 64

The source-period county median was 64 days on market, but individual properties vary. Compare current inventory, condition, pricing, concessions, and contract risk; the aggregate does not determine an offer strategy.

Four housing approaches to compare

Strategy 1: On-base housing

Managed by Corvias. 2- to 4-bedroom units. All utilities included. 5 to 10 minute drive to any work location on base.

Pros: No commute, nearby CDC and school facilities, and no separate utility bills.

Cons: Waitlist (especially for 4-bedroom units). Older stock in some sections. Limited personalization.

Compare: Eligibility, waitlist, housing terms, unit condition, exact workplace distance, and the household-specific cost difference from off-base alternatives.

Strategy 2: Close-in off-base (Camp Springs, Clinton, Fort Washington)

Typical homes: older single-family built between the 1950s and 1980s. Split-levels, ramblers, and mid-century colonials on lots ranging from quarter-acre to half-acre. Commute to the gate: 5 to 15 minutes.

Price ranges:

Camp Springs: $280K-$380K for single-family
Clinton: $340K-$480K for single-family
Fort Washington: $320K-$450K for single-family

What to compare: Exact gate route, current property price, condition, lot size, services, and address-specific school-assignment resources.

Strategy 3: Waldorf (Charles County)

The cited commute range was 20 to 30 minutes south on MD-5 or MD-210. Housing includes larger and newer-construction options. Charles County Public Schools serves this area under different address-assignment and program rules from PGCPS; verify the exact address and school year through official sources.

Price ranges: $350K-$500K for newer 4- and 5-bedroom single-family. More space per dollar than Camp Springs or Clinton.

What to verify: Charles County and Prince George's County use different attendance boundaries and program rules. Compare the exact address, applicable school year, housing cost, and longer commute separately.

Trade-off: 45 to 60 minute rush-hour commutes to the Andrews gate on MD-5. Plan for the actual drive time, not the Google Maps off-peak estimate.

Strategy 4: Bowie

Northeast of Andrews, 20 to 30 minutes. Established suburban neighborhoods, PGCPS schools, MARC Camden Line access. Route 50 access toward Annapolis.

Price ranges: $380K-$550K for single-family. More established neighborhoods than newer Waldorf developments.

What to compare: Exact routes to Andrews and other recurring destinations, current property price, housing type, condition, MARC access, and address-specific school-assignment resources.

School considerations by area

PGCPS (Camp Springs, Clinton, Fort Washington, Bowie): Prince George's County Public Schools assigns schools by address and publishes separate application rules. Eleanor Roosevelt High School has a Science and Technology program, and DuVal High School has a performing-arts program. Verify assignments with the PGCPS locator.

Charles County Public Schools (Waldorf area): Publishes address assignments and state-reported outcome data. La Plata and Westlake serve different attendance areas. Compare the exact address, school year, and commute separately.

Private and parochial: The area has private and parochial options with separate tuition, admissions, and transportation rules. Verify those details directly with each school.

VA loans at Andrews: market-specific realities

The Andrews market is not as competitive as Fairfax or Arlington. Most offers are not in multi-bidder situations. This is helpful for VA buyers because:

VA appraisals are less likely to come in below contract at these price points.
Sellers are generally accepting of VA offers without the skepticism sometimes seen in ultra-competitive Northern Virginia markets.
You have negotiating room on closing costs, inspection items, and repair credits.

The biggest risk is lender speed. A slow lender in a relatively calm market can still lose you the house to a faster cash or conventional offer. Get pre-approved before you start looking.

Financing

Review DMV lender profiles, then ask about VA requirements, the specific county and property, appraisal timing, fees, and credentials.

Find an agent whose available transaction records you can review near Andrews

Review each agent's available transaction locations and dates, then ask how their recent work relates to the specific homes you are considering. Volume alone does not prove expertise or predict your outcome.

Browse Prince George's County agent profiles or filter by a specific city such as Camp Springs, Clinton, Fort Washington, or Bowie.

Meeting agents in empty houses

You are going to tour homes with someone you have only met on Zoom. Multiple homes. Probably alone during the day while your spouse is working or still at your current duty station.

Agent profiles on smover can include available transaction records. Coverage varies and does not verify provider identity. Confirm credentials independently and interview agents directly before choosing.

What to do this week

Apply for on-base housing the day orders arrive. Waitlist can be 3 to 6 months. You can decline later if you decide to buy.
Get VA pre-approved with a DMV lender. 48-72 hours.
Verify the school path for each address (PGCPS, Charles County, or a separate private-school application).
Interview 2-3 agents. Review available records by area, then ask about PCS services, compensation, references, and credentials. Browse by city.
Check the commute at realistic times. MD-5 northbound at 7am is a very different drive than MD-5 northbound at 11am.

Your first 30 days at Andrews

In-process at the installation (checklist provided at sponsor meeting).
Enroll kids in school (bring transcripts, immunizations, proof of residency).
Confirm license transfer or reciprocity if your profession requires one. Maryland, Virginia, and DC all handle this differently.
Join the spouse network at Andrews. Every Air Force installation has one and it is genuinely valuable.
If buying, finalize your lender and agent selections. Get under contract within the first 30 days if you want to close before the 60-day TLE runs out.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the on-base housing waitlist?

Varies by bedroom size. 2- and 3-bedroom units move faster. 4-bedroom units can be 3-6 months or longer. Apply the day orders arrive.

What is the 2026 BAH for Andrews?

PG County rate. E-5 w/dep: $2,400-$2,600. O-4 w/dep: $3,600-$3,900. Verify at the DoD BAH calculator.

Maryland or Virginia for Andrews?

Compare exact-address routes from Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Some Virginia routes cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, but travel time and reliability vary.

Waldorf to Andrews commute?

20-30 min off-peak, 40-60 min rush hour via MD-5. Test the route during the hours you expect to travel.

How do I verify school assignment near Andrews?

Addresses near Andrews can fall within PGCPS or Charles County; private and parochial schools have separate admissions rules. Verify the exact address and program eligibility through official sources.

What factual tradeoffs can I compare for an Andrews move?

Compare current housing cost, exact-address routes, property type, transportation, amenities, official school-assignment resources, and household-specific BAH through the DoD calculator.

Market data updates weekly from Redfin county data, FRED, and Mortgage News Daily. Last data refresh: April 6, 2026 (county metrics) and April 17, 2026 (mortgage rates).