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University Park, MD

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

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,636 Population 5,272/sq mi density
$197,589 Median Income $92,592 per capita
$610,100 Home Value $647,314 Zillow
$2,406 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$197,589 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$610,100 home value, $2,406/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
78.0% bachelor's degree or higher

University Park, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$197,589
163% above
$92,592 per capita
Home Value
$610,100
116% above
Zillow: $647,314
Median Rent
$2,406/mo
107% above
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.0%
131% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
0.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
7.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How University Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows University Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
263%
Home Value
216%
Rent
207%
Poverty
2%
Bachelor's
231%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is University Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

University Park residents earn a median household income of $197,589 , which is 163% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $92,592. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.3% 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 University Park is $610,100 , 116% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,314. Median rent is $2,406/month, with 21.9% 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 1945.

Safety & Crime

University Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,169/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

78.0% of adults in University Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (131% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

University Park 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

Population2,636
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density5,272/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$197,589
Per Capita$92,592
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$610,100
Rent$2,406
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$647,314
Housing Units1,037
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,169/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary75/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation77 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+78.0%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+52.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute37 min
Broadband99.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries19

Did You Know?

University Park was founded in 1936.
The median home in University Park was built in 1945.
10.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% 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.