At a Glance
Median Income
$88,068
$32,196 per capita
Home Value
$350,900
Zillow: $318,267
Median Rent
$2,947/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
74.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
12.9% smoking rate
How Maryland Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maryland Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maryland Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maryland Park residents earn a median household income of $88,068 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,196. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% 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 Maryland Park is $350,900 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,267. Median rent is $2,947/month, with 32.4% 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 1958.
Education
21.5% of adults in Maryland Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
74.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maryland Park has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population888
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density5,224/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$88,068
Per Capita$32,196
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$350,900
Rent$2,947
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$318,267
Housing Units228
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+74.1%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute33 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Maryland Park was built in 1958.
18.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
15.7% 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.