What are the schools like in Hyattsville, MD?

Hyattsville is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district operates 139 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 25 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Hyattsville?

The median household income in Hyattsville, MD is $90,329 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Hyattsville, MD?

Hyattsville has an average high temperature of 44.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.7 inches.

Hyattsville, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hyattsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Hyattsville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hyattsville is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $427,800 and the median rent is $1,734 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hyattsville, MD?

Hyattsville has a violent crime rate of 687.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3340.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hyattsville, MD a Good Place to Live?

Hyattsville is a small city of 20,851 in Maryland, with a median household income of $90,329 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Hyattsville stands out for solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, longer commutes. Whether Hyattsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hyattsville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Hyattsville's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hyattsville costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hyattsville, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$427,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,734	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,329	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Hyattsville's violent crime rate is 687.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

687.6 /100k

Property Crime

3340.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hyattsville is served primarily by Prince George's County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hyattsville, MD	National Avg
School District	Prince George's County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	139	—
Middle Schools	25	—
High Schools	25	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hyattsville sees average highs of 44.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hyattsville, MD
Average High — January	44.7°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.7"

Demographics

Metric	Hyattsville, MD	National Avg
Population	20,851	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.6%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Hyattsville

Hyattsville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20781

Hyattsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyattsville, MD affordable or expensive?

Hyattsville's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hyattsville roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $427,800 and median rent is $1,734/month.

What is the crime rate in Hyattsville, MD?

Hyattsville's violent crime rate is 687.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3340.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hyattsville?

Public schools in Hyattsville are operated by Prince George's County Public Schools. The district has 139 elementary, 25 middle, and 25 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 44.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hyattsville, MD a good place to live?

Hyattsville, MD has a population of 20,851, a median household income of $90,329, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hyattsville?

Hyattsville averages 44.7°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 9.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hyattsville?

Hyattsville, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20781.

What is the population of Hyattsville?

The population of Hyattsville, Maryland is 20,851 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hyattsville?

Key numbers for living in Hyattsville: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $427,800, median household income $90,329, crime index 172 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hyattsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.