What are the schools like in Maryland Park, MD?

School district data for Maryland Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Maryland Park?

The median household income in Maryland Park, MD is $87,386 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Maryland Park, MD?

Maryland Park 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.

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

Q: Is Maryland Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Maryland Park's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maryland Park is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $311,400 and the median rent is $2,617 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Maryland Park, MD?

Crime rate data for Maryland Park is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Maryland Park, MD a Good Place to Live?

Maryland Park is a small town of 660 in Maryland, with a median household income of $87,386 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Maryland Park's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maryland Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maryland Park 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

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

Metric	Maryland Park, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$311,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,617	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,386	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Maryland Park is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Maryland Park, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Maryland Park, MD	National Avg
Population	660	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	4.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	90.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	8.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seat Pleasant, MD 1 mi Capitol Heights, MD 1 mi Fairmount Heights, MD 1 mi Cedar Heights, MD 1 mi Peppermill Village, MD 1 mi

Maryland Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maryland Park, MD affordable or expensive?

Maryland Park's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Maryland Park roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $311,400 and median rent is $2,617/month.

What is the crime rate in Maryland Park, MD?

Crime data for Maryland Park is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Maryland Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Maryland Park, MD a good place to live?

Maryland Park, MD has a population of 660, a median household income of $87,386, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Maryland Park?

Maryland Park 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 is the population of Maryland Park?

The population of Maryland Park, Maryland is 660 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maryland Park?

Key numbers for living in Maryland Park: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $311,400, median household income $87,386. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maryland Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.