Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
University Park
University Park, MD Area Guide
A park-like college town that’s proximal to Washington, DC
College Town
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University
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Shopping
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Suburban
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Nestled directly south of College Park, home to the University of Maryland, University Park features a college-town vibe. This suburb offers neighborhood parks, small businesses, and rentals ranging from affordable to upscale. University Park is adjacent to the Mall at Prince George’s, so residents have easy access to retailers, supermarkets, and restaurants. The College Park MTA station and the Prince George’s Plaza metro station sit just outside of town for those interested in public transportation. The metro line will take you into Washington, DC, located just seven miles southwest of University Park. Proximity to the nation’s capital is a major perk for University Park residents, allowing them easy access to job opportunities, historic sites, and abundant entertainment options. Other nearby amenities include the University Hills Duck Pond Park, the University of Maryland Golf Course, and Greenbelt Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$156,868
Average: $183,557
Education
1,357
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,210
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
University Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
58%
Other Education
42%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Mount Rainier Nature Center
- Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
- Bladensburg Waterfront Park
- University of Maryland Observatory
- UMD Observatory
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.