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Greenbelt, Maryland

Introduction to Greenbelt, Maryland

Located in Prince Georges county, Greenbelt, Maryland, is 6 miles NW of Bowie, Maryland (center to center) and 11 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city has a population of 21,456 residents.

Greenbelt History

Greenbelt was one of the three "green" towns that were built as a part of President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal (the other two green towns are Greendale in Wisconsin and Greenhills in Ohio); the primary reason behind these New Deal additions was that these green towns would create a housing boom, improving the nation's economic condition by creating job opportunities. Rexford Guy Tugwell, head of America's Resettlement Administration, planned the city of Greenbelt in 1935. The city was officially incorporated into the state in 1937. As of now, this historic planned territory, commonly known as 'Old Greenbelt', is situated within the Greenbelt Historic District.

Greenbelt and nearby Attractions

  • Greenbelt Park
  • Greenbelt Museum
  • Arlington House
  • Agricultural History Farm Park
  • Audubon Naturalist Society Refuge

Things To Do In Greenbelt

Museums in the area include the Greenbelt Museum, Agricultural History Farm Park, and American Visionary Art Museum. The Arlington House and the Audubon Naturalist Society Refuge are close by. In addition, the Greenbelt Fall Fest is held by the city every October.

Greenbelt Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Greenbelt Higher Education

University of Maryland-University College, Catholic University of America, and Prince Georges Community College provide classes for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyGreenbelt Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGreenbelt Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Greenbelt Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Greenbelt College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Greenbelt Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Greenbelt, MD

Comparing Greenbelt 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 Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better66
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime23

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