The Town FilesCollege Park, Maryland
City in Prince George's County · population 34,740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $437,900
- Household income
- $69,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 21.5
College Park is a city of 34,740 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $437,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 99% of Maryland towns, hipper than 96% of Maryland towns.
How College Park ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in College Park is worth $437,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $69,721, which is more affordable than 5% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,912 a month. 34.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | College Park | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $437,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,912 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $69,721 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 34.0% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in College Park
| People | College Park | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.2% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 2.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 94.3% |
Weather in College Park
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Park since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 0.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 97 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in College Park itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in College Park
2 public schools with 782 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Branch Elementary | PK-5 | 481 | 13.7 |
| Hollywood Elementary | PK-5 | 301 | 12.5 |
Towns near College Park
- Berwyn Heights, MD1.2 mi · 3,345 people · home $429,800
- Adelphi, MD1.7 mi · 16,823 people · home $425,200
- Riverdale Park, MD2.1 mi · 7,351 people · home $475,800
- Langley Park, MD2.5 mi · 20,126 people · home $357,200
- Hyattsville, MD2.6 mi · 21,187 people · home $481,500
- Greenbelt, MD2.7 mi · 24,921 people · home $255,400
- East Riverdale, MD2.8 mi · 18,459 people · home $361,400
- Hillandale, MD3.0 mi · 5,774 people · home $520,300
College Park questions
Is College Park, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, College Park scores better for retirees than 9% of Maryland towns and quieter than 7%. 6.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 21.5).
How much does a house cost in College Park?
The median owner-occupied home in College Park is valued at $437,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,721, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $1,912 a month.
What is the weather like in College Park?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does College Park get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of College Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)