City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

College Park, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for College Park - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

34,397
Residents
$74,867
Median income
$429,000
Median home
$2,246
Median rent (state)

College Park - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, College Park lands in the 56th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

56th
percentile, household income
80th
percentile, home value
87th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: College Park, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 34,397 residents in College Park, a small city within Maryland. Median household income here is $74,867 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.1%. Typical homes in College Park are valued around $429,000, and the median resident age is 21.6 years. About 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 51.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 2 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $2,246 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. The average commute for College Park workers runs 20.6 minutes, with 48.2% driving alone and 15.5% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

34,397 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$74,867 /yr

Poverty 8.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does College Park compare to other US cities?

Where College Park sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 56% higher than other cities
Home value 80% pricier than other cities
Median rent 87% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares College Park against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maryland only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maryland-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places College Park toward the top of Maryland's cities

Among the 479 Maryland cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, College Park ranks #118 - the 75th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares College Park only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#332 of 445
25th percentile in Maryland
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 479
66th percentile in Maryland
Median Home Value
#163 of 450
64th percentile in Maryland
Poverty Rate
#118 of 479
75th percentile in Maryland
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#119 of 479
75th percentile in Maryland

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maryland only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

56thIncome percentile

56th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How College Park's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$429,000 20th percentile more affordable than 20% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. College Park $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - College Park, MD College Park, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not College Park, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution College Park, MD median $74,867/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
College Park, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for College Park, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 49.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
34,397
Median Income
$74,867
Median Home Value
$429,000
Median Age
21.6
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Labor force participation
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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34,000 residents34,500 residents35,000 residents35,500 residents36,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 34,735 residents 35,418 residents ▲ +2.0%
College Park's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
20.6 minutes
Drive Alone
48.2%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
6.9%
Walk
15.3%
Work from Home
15.5%
Other
5.4%

Based on 15,876 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county College Park sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,246/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
93.2 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Pikesville
34,253 people
Montgomery
34,161 people
Chillum
35,163 people
Owings Mills
35,626 people
Salisbury
33,080 people
Randallstown
35,975 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to College Park's 34,397 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Dalton, GA
34,402 people
Valparaiso, IN
34,377 people
Goshen, IN
34,374 people
Pleasant Hill, CA
34,335 people
Meridian, MS
34,466 people
Lewiston, ID
34,471 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to College Park's $74,867 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Augustine South, FL
$74,873 median income
Northfield, MA
$74,875 median income
Vernon Center, NJ
$74,853 median income
Duanesburg, NY
$74,853 median income
Benson, IL
$74,886 median income
Orlinda, TN
$74,886 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - College Park, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition College Park, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 41.6% 24.2% 15.4% 10.0% 8.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 17.3% White 41.6% Black or African American 24.2% Asian 15.4% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 10.0% Two or more races 8.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How College Park compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
College Park (this city) 34,397 $74,867
Pikesville 34,253 $97,218
Montgomery 34,161 $96,487
Chillum 35,163 $78,513
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about College Park, MD?

What is the population of College Park, MD? +

The population of College Park, MD stands at 34,397 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in College Park, MD? +

The median household income in College Park is $74,867 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in College Park? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for College Park; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in College Park, MD? +

The median home value in College Park is $429,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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