College Park, Maryland

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Northeast Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.3

D+

out of 100

Overview

College Park is a Maryland city with a population of approximately 34,187, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $437,317. Median household income is $76,973.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,187 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $437,317 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $76,973 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.9 minutes
  • Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,187

Source: Census ACS

$437,317

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$76,973

Source: Census ACS

24.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

53

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Prince George's County (county-level results)

86%
11%
Democrat 347,038
Republican 45,008
Leans D+75.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 48.5/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 58.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 53/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.3

Location

College Park, MD (38.9963, -76.9299)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.