At a Glance
Median Income
$48,505
$30,375 per capita
Home Value
$314,500
Zillow: $274,493
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,159/100K
6,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How College Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows College Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is College Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
College Park residents earn a median household income of $48,505 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,375. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in College Park is $314,500 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,493. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
College Park reports 1,159 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 205% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,794/100K. The murder rate is 39.3/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in College Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
College Park has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population13,969
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,505
Per Capita$30,375
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481
Housing
B
Home Value$314,500
Rent$1,131
Ownership22.1%
Zillow$274,493
Housing Units7,354
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,159/100K
Property6,794/100K
Murder39.3/100K
Assault648/100K
Burglary746/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,266/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,009 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute23 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in College Park was built in 1971.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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