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Greenbelt Area Facts

  • Greenbelt has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Greenbelt crime rates are 151% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Greenbelt is 1% higher than the Maryland average
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Greenbelt - A Great Mix of Business and Pleasure User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Greenbelt is a quiet town in Maryland that's a hop, skip, and jump away from all the action. Getting in and out of neighboring Washington DC and Virginia is a breeze, as the town is located right off the Baltimore Washington Parkway. Greenbelt is home to the NASA Goddard Space Fl ...Read More ight Center and many other businesses.

Living in Greenbelt is enjoyable for singles, as well as families. The schools are some of the best in Maryland and the shopping is excellent, with several malls located within a 5 mile radius. Grocery shopping is convenient with a Giant and Safeway store right in the town. Local parks are available for picnics, biking, and enjoying the outdoors.

One of the best areas in Greenbelt is Buddy Attick Park, where they have fun events for kids like a Easter egg hunt and fireworks on July 4th. The park surrounds a small lake and there's a trail that you can walk, jog or bike on. There's a play area for children and tables and chairs with built in grills for family gatherings such as birthday parties. Read Less
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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Buddy Attick Lake Park
      Buddy Attick Lake Park
      Schrom Hills Lake Park
      Pop's Park Playground
      Hudgins Park
      Greenbelt Park Campground
      Basin - Indian Creek Trail
      Greenbelt Park Campground

      Entertainment

      Greenbelt Museum
      Old Greenbelt Theatre
      Greenbelt MakerSpace
      Greenbelt Arts Center
      AMC Academy 8
      Rinaldi's Riverdale Bowl
      Robert E. Taylor Stadium
      XFINITY Center

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Popeyes
      KFC
      Boston Market
      Checkers
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Greenbelt? Of all people who commute, 11.4% take public transportation in Greenbelt.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
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      Doctors