Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Berwyn Heights, MD
Area Guide
A diverse, relaxed suburb with stellar amenities minutes from Washington D.C.
Suburban
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Quiet
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Convenient
Located about 15 miles northeast of Washington, D.C., Berwyn Heights is a diverse, quiet suburb with a lot to offer. Along with rentals for every budget, from affordable to upscale, Berwyn Heights’ biggest draw is its excellent location. The suburb is convenient to several large commercial centers, including Beltway Plaza Mall, which is directly adjacent to the community and offers a movie theater and amusement center with family-friendly activities from bumper cars to laser tag. Berwyn Heights is less than 10 minutes away from the University of Maryland so it’s a great option for students and university employees. Although the suburb has several neighborhood parks and playgrounds, residents also have access to stellar outdoor spaces within minutes from their homes. Berwyn Heights borders Greenbelt Park, a national park with great hiking trails and campgrounds, while the Lake Artemisia Natural Area has a butterfly garden and trails for lakeside runs. Great for commuters or renters who love the thrills of the city every now and then, Berwyn Heights is only about a 30-minute drive away from Washington D.C.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$122,618
Average: $154,284
Education
1,152
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,740
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berwyn Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berwyn Heights, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
Berwyn Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
- Baltimore-Washington Parkway
- Greenbelt Park
- University of Maryland Observatory
- UMD Observatory
Military Bases
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.