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Cheverly, Maryland

Introduction to Cheverly, Maryland

Cheverly, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 7 miles NE of Washington, D.C.. The town’s population is 6,433.

Cheverly History

Cheverly was founded by Robert Marshall in 1918. It was named after a British estate. The town was officially incorporated on April 18, 1931. Mount Hope was established in 1839 by Fielder Magruder and has been the official symbol of the town since 1931. In November of 1978, this plantation house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cheverly and nearby Attractions

  • Mount Hope
  • U.S. Botanic Garden
  • Beall-Dawson House
  • National Museum of African Art
  • National Arboretum

Things To Do In Cheverly

Popular parks and recreational spots include Cheverly Local Park and the Cheverly Community Park are . The U.S. Botanic Garden, the National Arboretum and Six Flags America are located all nearby as well. Popular local museums include the National Museum of American History, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Daughters of the American Revolution Museum and the National Air and Space Museum.

Cheverly Transportation

Washington Reagan National Airport is nearby.

Cheverly Higher Education

Catholic University, the University of Maryland and Georgetown University are all accessible from Cheverly.

High Points

Cheverly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyCheverly Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Cheverly Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Cheverly College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Cheverly Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Cheverly Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cheverly, MD

Comparing Cheverly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population78
Age of the Population55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Housing Recently Built34
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime46
Low Violent Crime25

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