University Park, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,636
Population
5,272/sq mi density
$197,589
Median Income
$92,592 per capita
$610,100
Home Value
$658,227 Zillow
$2,406
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,060 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$197,589 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$610,100 home value, $2,406/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.0% bachelor's degree or higher
University Park enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Prince George's County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0451 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.08 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
University Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.4").