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College Park, MD

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

3.3 /5.0
B Good
34,397 Population 6,120/sq mi density
$74,867 Median Income $26,568 per capita
$429,000 Home Value $431,271 Zillow
$1,846 Median Rent 43.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
371 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,867 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$429,000 home value, $1,846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
371 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher

College Park, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,867
0% below
$26,568 per capita
Home Value
$429,000
52% above
Zillow: $431,271
Median Rent
$1,846/mo
59% above
43.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
2% below
1,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
47% above
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 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)

Income
100%
Home Value
152%
Rent
159%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is College Park a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.3% (19% 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 $431,271. 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.

Safety & Crime

College Park reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,794/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population34,397
Median Age21.6 yrs
Density6,120/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,867
Per Capita$26,568
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

B
Home Value$429,000
Rent$1,846
Ownership38.2%
Zillow$431,271
Housing Units9,756
Rent Burden43.2%

Crime

F
Violent371/100K
Property1,794/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
5.8% 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.