At a Glance
Median Income
$94,231
$45,879 per capita
Home Value
$463,500
Zillow: $402,371
Median Rent
$1,831/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
6,066/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Hyattsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hyattsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hyattsville 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
Hyattsville residents earn a median household income of $94,231 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,879. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 Hyattsville is $463,500 , 64% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,371. Median rent is $1,831/month, with 31.2% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Hyattsville reports 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,066/100K. The murder rate is 21.8/100K.
Education
48.6% of adults in Hyattsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hyattsville 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
Population20,861
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density7,698/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,231
Per Capita$45,879
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
B+
Home Value$463,500
Rent$1,831
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$402,371
Housing Units8,663
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent464/100K
Property6,066/100K
Murder21.8/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation138 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+25.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Hyattsville was built in 1960.
15.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% 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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