Name: College Park, MD
Rating: 0.0

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( 6 Ratings )

Living in College Park, MD

Ranks better than 80% of areas Follow

Population

32,221

Median Age

21.7 Years

College Park Area Facts

College Park has a Livability Score of 80_/100, which is considered exceptional
College Park crime rates are 16% higher than the Maryland average
Cost of living in College Park is 12% higher than the Maryland average

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What do the locals think about College Park?

40%

Family friendly

80%

Public transit is accessible

60%

Walkable to grocery stores

40%

Yards are well-kept

60%

Lots of parks

40%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

40%

A quiet area

40%

Sense of community

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College Park Reviews

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College Park - more than a College Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) College Park, Maryland is known for the sprawling campus of the University of Maryland, hence the name. The top notch university is located in the heart of the town, and is surrounded by beautiful landscaping and well kept manicured lawns. Some of the best areas surround the camp ...Read More us, where the majority of students live.

There's plenty of reasonably priced housing for students and other residents throughout the town. Living in College Park gives you the benefits of a metropolitan area without the drawbacks, like a high crime rate. Shopping malls, theatres, and great restaurants abound in the town and neighboring Hyattsville, where an arts district is located. Suburbia is all around for those that prefer peace and quiet.

I really enjoyed my time living in College Park. I was fortunate to locate employment in the town while attending the university. There are many small and mid-size companies in addition to the university, that offer employment. Big name retailers include IKEA, Best Buy, and Home Depot. Read Less

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