Maryland · Metropolitan Area
University Park is a small town in Maryland with a population of 2,636. Residents earn $197,589 per year, which is 163% above the national average.
Based on current data, University Park receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. University Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in University Park is $197,589, which is significantly higher than the national average — 163% above $75,149. This places University Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in University Park is $610,100, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,406 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
University Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,826 per 100,000, near the national average.
University Park is a highly educated community — 78.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
University Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 9.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 88.1% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.9% |
| 11% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $197,589 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $92,592 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 36.9 min |
| Work from Home | 36.5% |
| Census Median | $610,100 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $647,314 |
| Median List Price | $557,000 |
| Median List Price | $557,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $273 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,406 |
| 107% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.5% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 12.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,826.5/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 380.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,407.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 38.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 77 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9719°N, 76.9444°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 78.0% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,272/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 36.9 min |
| Work from Home | 36.5% |