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Hyattsville, MD

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

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
20,861 Population 7,698/sq mi density
$94,231 Median Income $45,879 per capita
$463,500 Home Value $402,371 Zillow
$1,831 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
464 Violent Crime/100K 6,066 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,231 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$463,500 home value, $1,831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Hyattsville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,231
25% above
$45,879 per capita
Home Value
$463,500
64% above
Zillow: $402,371
Median Rent
$1,831/mo
57% above
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
22% above
6,066/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
44% above
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
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)

Income
125%
Home Value
164%
Rent
157%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
122%
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.