Cheverly, Maryland
Cheverly, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 7 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The people of the town are in the Washington metropolitan area. Cheverly has a population of 6,433.
The People and Families of Cheverly
In Cheverly, about 48% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Cheverly, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.
Approximately 66% of Cheverly is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Cheverly.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Cheverly had a median family income of $67,540. Cheverly benefits from its educated workforce.
Political Inclinations
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Cheverly residents, with $11,350. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Cheverly Housing
In Cheverly, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town has higher property taxes than most places in Maryland, which provides more money for local schools and services.
Commuting
In Cheverly, 76% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Cheverly use public transportation more than most people in similar towns.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheverly | 6,433 | $67,540 |
| Bladensburg | 7,661 | $41,394 |
| Capitol Heights | 4,138 | $53,826 |
| Hyattsville | 14,733 | $51,625 |
| Mount Rainier | 8,498 | $39,060 |
| New Carrollton | 12,589 | $56,696 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,885 | $45,332 |
High Points
Cheverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Profile of Cheverly, MD
Comparing Cheverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | |  |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
