The Town FilesGreenbelt, Maryland
City in Prince George's County · population 24,921 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,400
- Household income
- $85,997
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 34.6
Greenbelt is a city of 24,921 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $255,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 88% of Maryland towns, better transit than 88% of Maryland towns.
How Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt is worth $255,400, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $85,997, which is more affordable than 89% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,848 a month. 47.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Greenbelt | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,848 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $85,997 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.1% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Greenbelt
| People | Greenbelt | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.3% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 2.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 29.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 33.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Greenbelt
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
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbelt 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 2.2 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 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 74 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 Greenbelt itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Greenbelt
5 public schools with 5,779 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | 9-12 | 2,557 | 20.8 |
| Greenbelt Middle | 6-8 | 1,242 | 15.0 |
| Springhill Lake Elementary | PK-5 | 757 | 12.8 |
| Dora Kennedy French Immersion | K-8 | 680 | 15.1 |
| Greenbelt Elementary | PK-5 | 543 | 13.2 |
Towns near Greenbelt
- Berwyn Heights, MD1.5 mi · 3,345 people · home $429,800
- Seabrook, MD2.0 mi · 19,627 people · home $412,100
- New Carrollton, MD2.1 mi · 13,715 people · home $394,900
- College Park, MD2.7 mi · 34,740 people · home $437,900
- East Riverdale, MD2.8 mi · 18,459 people · home $361,400
- Riverdale Park, MD3.0 mi · 7,351 people · home $475,800
- Woodlawn, MD3.2 mi · 7,541 people · home $358,700
- Lanham, MD3.3 mi · 11,282 people · home $436,900
Greenbelt questions
Is Greenbelt, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Greenbelt scores better for retirees than 22% of Maryland towns and quieter than 14%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Greenbelt?
The median owner-occupied home in Greenbelt is valued at $255,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,997, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,848 a month.
What is the weather like in Greenbelt?
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 Greenbelt get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Greenbelt 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)