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Berwyn Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,306 Population 4,723/sq mi density
$145,833 Median Income $44,855 per capita
$411,700 Home Value $433,728 Zillow
$2,632 Median Rent 38.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
214 Violent Crime/100K 1,952 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$145,833 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$411,700 home value, $2,632/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Berwyn Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$145,833
94% above
$44,855 per capita
Home Value
$411,700
46% above
Zillow: $433,728
Median Rent
$2,632/mo
126% above
38.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
44% below
1,952/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.4%
23% above
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Berwyn Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Berwyn Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
194%
Home Value
146%
Rent
226%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berwyn Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berwyn Heights residents earn a median household income of $145,833 , which is 94% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,855. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berwyn Heights is $411,700 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,728. Median rent is $2,632/month, with 38.5% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Berwyn Heights reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,952/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

41.4% of adults in Berwyn Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berwyn Heights has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,306
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density4,723/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$145,833
Per Capita$44,855
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$411,700
Rent$2,632
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$433,728
Housing Units1,010
Rent Burden38.5%

Crime

F
Violent214/100K
Property1,952/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation104 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.4%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+23.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Berwyn Heights was built in 1957.
27.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.