At a Glance
Median Income
$97,115
$37,581 per capita
Home Value
$381,100
Zillow: $454,137
Median Rent
$1,989/mo
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
10.0% smoking rate
How Beltsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beltsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beltsville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beltsville residents earn a median household income of $97,115 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,581. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beltsville is $381,100 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,137. Median rent is $1,989/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
35.7% of adults in Beltsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beltsville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population19,086
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,647/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born40.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$97,115
Per Capita$37,581
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$381,100
Rent$1,989
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$454,137
Housing Units6,729
Rent Burden32.6%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation209 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Beltsville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
40.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.