At a Glance
Median Income
$86,352
$46,736 per capita
Home Value
$258,600
Zillow: $279,611
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
470/100K
3,100/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.1%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Greenbelt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Greenbelt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Greenbelt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Greenbelt residents earn a median household income of $86,352 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,736. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% 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 Greenbelt is $258,600 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,611. Median rent is $1,807/month, with 32.3% 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.
Safety & Crime
Greenbelt reports 470 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,100/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
46.1% of adults in Greenbelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Greenbelt 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
Population24,572
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,938/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,352
Per Capita$46,736
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,600
Rent$1,807
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$279,611
Housing Units10,700
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent470/100K
Property3,100/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault278/100K
Burglary269/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Greenbelt was built in 1975.
12.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% 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.
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