At a Glance
Median Income
$74,867
$26,568 per capita
Home Value
$429,000
Zillow: $433,425
Median Rent
$1,846/mo
43.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
12.4% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
College Park residents earn a median household income of $74,867 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,568. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 College Park is $429,000 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,425. Median rent is $1,846/month, with 43.2% 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 1976.
Education
49.4% of adults in College Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
College Park 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 39.
Data Overview
People
Population34,397
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density6,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.9%
Veterans2.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,867
Per Capita$26,568
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B
Home Value$429,000
Rent$1,846
Ownership38.2%
Zillow$433,425
Housing Units9,756
Rent Burden43.2%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations44
Libraries19
Did You Know?
College Park was founded in 1856.
The median home in College Park was built in 1976.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
23.9% 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.