Living in College Park, MD

Explore College Park and see how it fits the life you want to build.

34,540 Population Prince George's County County City Place Type Maryland State
Overall Match6.3 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

College Park at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population34,540
Median Household Income$69,721
Median Home Value$437,900
Median Gross Rent$1,912
Median Age21.5
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment7.1%
Work From Home16.1%
Homeownership34.0%
Housing Vacancy11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

College Park is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in College Park Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in College Park and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability2.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.0 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in College Park

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$437,900
Median Gross Rent$1,912
Homeownership34.0%
Housing Vacancy11.5%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability5.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for College Park, MD

Median Household Income$69,721
Unemployment7.1%
Work From Home16.1%
Employment6.2/10
Remote Work Friendly7.2/10
Income Strength8.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in College Park and how households are structured

Population34,540
Median Age21.5
Average Household Size2.7

College Park is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in College Park

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for College Park point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High87.1°F
Average Winter Low25.3°F
Annual Rainfall44.0 in.
Annual Snowfall15.8 in.

Seasonal Life in College Park

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

College Park is located in Prince George's County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Prince George's County.

County Intelligence

College Park & Prince George's County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

College Park is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in College Park.

Current NarrowTheList data for College Park shows a population of about 34,540. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Prince George's County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for College Park.

For someone considering a move to College Park, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Berwyn Heights, MD 1.2 miles away University Park, MD 1.8 miles away Riverdale Park, MD 2.1 miles away Hyattsville, MD 2.6 miles away Greenbelt, MD 2.7 miles away Edmonston, MD 3.2 miles away North Brentwood, MD 3.6 miles away Takoma Park, MD 3.7 miles away Bladensburg, MD 3.8 miles away New Carrollton, MD 3.8 miles away Brentwood, MD 3.8 miles away Mount Rainier, MD 4.0 miles away