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Cultural Diversity in Adelphi User Rating 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Adelphi was an interesting experience because I came in contact with people from many different cultures. The area is pretty quiet and mainly working class and retired people reside there. The school system is decent and there's quite a few elementary schools in the are ...Read More a. There isn't much to do in the community, but neighboring towns have plenty of shopping and dining options.

Most residents work in nearby communities or commute to big cities like Baltimore. Public transportation is available throughout the community and there's a subway station as well. Drivers have quick and easy access to major roads and highways when traveling to faraway places. The weather is usually mild during the four seasons but cold spells and heatwaves do occur.

The housing in Adelphi is a mix of garden style and high rise apartments, as well as single family homes. The prices are fair and there are a few nice neighborhoods that are peaceful and quiet. The best areas in Adelphi are next to neighboring College Park, along Metzerott Road and Adelphi Road. There's a nice park and a small shopping center in this part of the town. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Adelphi? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Adelphi Mill Recreation Center
      Langley-Hampshire Park
      Adelphi Manor Park
      Lane Manor Aquatic Center
      University Hills Park
      Lane Manor Park
      Quebec Terrace Neighborhood Park
      Quebec Terrace Park

      Entertainment

      Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
      JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
      SECU Stadium
      The David C. Driskell Center
      Shipley Field at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium
      Herman Maril Gallery
      The Stamp Gallery
      Kibel and Linear Galleries

      Food & Drink

      Popeyes
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Tick Tock Liquors
      Dunkin'
      Arby's
      University Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Adelphi? Of all people who commute, 15.7% take public transportation in Adelphi.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      17% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Adelphi? The cost of living in Adelphi is 129/100 - which is 9% higher than Maryland.
      Adelphi
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Adelphi? Adelphi crime rates are 2,799, which are 12% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,799 per 100k people

      23% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36  

      23% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      13%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Adelphi? The median income in Adelphi is $68,516 which is 10% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $68,51624% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,44011% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Adelphi a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Adelphi home prices? Adelphi home prices are $319,900 - which is 10% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $319,90073% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48456% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Adelphi have good schools? The Adelphi graduation rate is 77% - which is 11% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      60% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is Adelphi a good place to live? Adelphi has an overall rating of 51% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      2 total surveys

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