Here's what it costs to live in College Park, Maryland, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,912 per month, while the typical home is valued around $437,900. Households earn a median of $69,721 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$69,721
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,912
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$437,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,540
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.5 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,839
Per month
Avg Home Value
$423,900
Census ACS
January Avg
37°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.6
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
91.7%
What is the cost of living index for College Park?
The cost of living index for College Park is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in College Park?
The median gross rent in College Park is $1,912 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in College Park?
The median household income in College Park is $69,721 per year.
What is the median home value in College Park?
The median home value in College Park is $437,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in College Park?
Air quality data for College Park is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in College Park?
Tax data for Maryland is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
