Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (20) A+
Vigilante Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Board and Brew - a board game cafe
Coffee Shop
Möge Tee
Coffee Shop
Kim Kafe
Coffee Shop
Quantum cafe
Coffee Shop
Breakpoint Cafe
Coffee Shop
E+M Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sneakers cafe
Coffee Shop
Physics cafe
Coffee Shop
BRBean cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Footnotes Cafe
Coffee Shop
Applause cafe
Coffee Shop
Off the Record
Coffee Shop
Creative Commons cafe
Coffee Shop
Casey's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Rudy's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Star Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Milk & Honey Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) A+
Robert E. Taylor Stadium
Stadium
Unknown Name
Attraction
XFINITY Center
Stadium
LEAFHouse
Attraction
Shipley Field at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium
Stadium
Nyumburu Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Nyumburu Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Stamp Gallery
Art Gallery
SECU Stadium
Stadium
The David C. Driskell Center
Art Gallery
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
Stadium
Herman Maril Gallery
Art Gallery
Kibel and Linear Galleries
Art Gallery
Unknown Name
Art Gallery
AMC Academy 8
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Rinaldi's Riverdale Bowl
Bowling Alley
Riversdale House Museum
Museum
Greenbelt Museum
Museum
Good Knight Castle Children's Museum
Museum
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (44) A+
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
College Park Liquors
Alcohol
Pizza Boli's
Fast Food
Looney's Pub
Bar
Town Hall Liquors
Bar
Town Hall Liquor
Alcohol
Village Pump Liquors
Alcohol
Tacos a la Madre
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
The Lobby Bar
Bar
Maryland Dairy
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Saladworks
Fast Food
Moby Dick
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Hibachi San
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Springhill Lake Recreation Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Love Yoga
Gym
Greenbelt Community Center
Community Centre
Bee Yoga Fusion
Gym
Long Branch Community Center
Community Centre
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
Community Centre
Bladensburg Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Mount Rainier Nature Center
Community Centre
Mad Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Lidl
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
BestWay
Grocery Store
Mega Farmers Market
Grocery Store
El Mexicano Bakery
Bakery
Mega Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
La Flor de Puebla Bakery
Bakery
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
H&A International Market
Grocery Store
Megamart International Food
Grocery Store
Atlantic Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sugar Vault Desserts
Bakery
Save Mart
Grocery Store
La Grande Supermarket
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Casa Blanca
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Red Apple Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Parks (67) A+
Acredale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
College Park Veterans Memorial
Park
Northgate Urban Park
Park
Branchville Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
La Plata Beach
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Lakeland Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
College Park Community Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Duvall Field
Park
Shops (46) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
College Park Market
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Universal Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Main Event Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Laser Essential
Beauty
Paris Beauty Bar
Beauty
UM Nail Spa
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
North Convenience
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Spa
Beauty
Arelis Beauty Services
Beauty
Union Shop
Convenience Store
UMD Bookstore
Books
Wood's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
RecWell Bike Shop
Bicycle
24Shop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Leonardtown Shop
Convenience Store
Target
Convenience Store
One Stop Shop
Convenience Store
Commons Shop
Convenience Store
Today's Hair
Hairdresser
Stripe 3 Addidas
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 13.4% take public transportation in College Park.
Public Transit Stops (121)
Stops & Stations A+
Shuttle-UM Base
Bus Stop
Shuttle-UM Base
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Paint Branch Drive & Technology Drive
Bus Stop
Paint Branch Drive at Lot 4b
Bus Stop
Paint Branch Drive at Lot 4b
Bus Stop
University View
Bus Stop
Regents Drive at Xfinity Center
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
A.V. Williams Building
Bus Stop
XFINITY Center Student Entrance / Lot 6
Bus Stop
Baltimore Avenue at The Varsity
Bus Stop
University of Maryland College Park (Stadium Drive)
Bus Stop
University of Maryland College Park (Stadium Drive) Northbound
Bus Stop
Paint Branch Drive & Stadium Drive
Bus Stop
Regents Drive & Farm Drive
Bus Stop
Regents Drive & Farm Drive
Bus Stop
Glen L. Martin Wind Tunnel
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Courtyards #300
Bus Stop
University Club Apartments
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.4% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in College Park is 133/100 - which is 12% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime F

College Park crime rates are 2,768 per 100k, which is 36% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
2,226 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
542 crimes per 100k F
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employment A+

The median income in College Park is $68,825 - which is 10% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$68,825 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
College Park Fire Station Company 12
Fire Station
Branchville Fire Station Company 11
Fire Station
Paragon Dental
Dentist
Berwyn Heights Police Station
Police
UMD Health Center
Clinic
University of Maryland Police Department
Police
Maryland Fire / Rescue Institute Headquarters
Fire Station
Prince George's County Police Department: Special Operations Division: Aviation Section
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
College Park Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic
Clinic
Berwyn Heights Fire Station Company 14
Fire Station
University Park Police
Police
Maryland State Police - Barrack Q
Police
Riverdale Park Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Prince George's Medical Center
Clinic
United States Park Police Greenbelt Station
Police
MedStar Health
Clinic
The Dental Group
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
General Dentistry - Peter L. Calomeris DDS
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A

College Park home prices are $345,800 - which is 19% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$345,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The College Park graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Holy Redeemer School
Center For Young Children
Paint Branch Elementary
College Park Nursery School
Berwyn Heights Elementary
Hollywood Elementary
Cherokee Lane Elementary
Mary Harris "Mother" Jones Elementary
Buck Lodge Middle
Greenbelt Middle
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Friends Community School
University Park Elementary
Al-Huda School
Springhill Lake Elementary
College Park Academy
Greenwood School, Inc.
Cool Spring Elementary
Adelphi Elementary
Lewisdale Elementary
Langley Park/Mccormick Elementary
William Wirt Middle
Riverdale Elementary
Hyattsville Middle
Nicholas Orem Middle
High Schools (1) F
Northwestern High
Northwestern Evening/Saturday High
Al-Huda School
College Park Academy
Parkdale High
Dematha Catholic High School
James E. Duckworth Regional Center
Takoma Academy
High Point High
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Eleanor Roosevelt High
Elizabeth Seton High School
Bladensburg High
Career And Technical Education Evening High
International High School @ Langley Park
Community Based Classrooms
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ratings B-

College Park has an overall rating of 71% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes F
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  • College Park has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • College Park crime rates are 36% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in College Park is 12% higher than the Maryland average

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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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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in College Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Acredale Park
      Unknown Name
      College Park Veterans Memorial
      Northgate Urban Park
      Branchville Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Robert E. Taylor Stadium
      Unknown Name
      XFINITY Center
      LEAFHouse
      Shipley Field at Bob "Turtle" Smith Stadium
      Nyumburu Cultural Center
      Nyumburu Amphitheater
      The Stamp Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Sweetgreen
      McDonald's
      College Park Liquors
      Pizza Boli's
      Looney's Pub
      Town Hall Liquors

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in College Park? Of all people who commute, 13.4% take public transportation in College Park.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in College Park? The cost of living in College Park is 133/100 - which is 12% higher than Maryland.
      College Park
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in College Park? College Park crime rates are 2,768, which are 36% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,768 per 100k people

      19% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 37

      19% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in College Park? The median income in College Park is $68,825 which is 10% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $68,82524% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,66517% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is College Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are College Park home prices? College Park home prices are $345,800 - which is 19% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $345,80087% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58367% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does College Park have good schools? The College Park graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      36% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is College Park a good place to live? College Park has an overall rating of 71% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      5 total surveys

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