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Hyattsville, Maryland


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Hyattsville, Maryland

Hyattsville, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 5 miles SE of Silver Spring, Maryland (center to center) and 6 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Washington metropolitan area. Hyattsville contains a population of approximately 14,733.

The People and Families of Hyattsville

In Hyattsville, about 37% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Hyattsville.

Approximately 60% of Hyattsville is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hyattsville had a median family income of $51,625.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hyattsville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $34,729. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hyattsville Housing

Hyattsville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Hyattsville, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Hyattsville, 75% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHyattsville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyHyattsville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Hyattsville, MD

Comparing Hyattsville 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 Women87
Well-Paid Single Men87
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65
People Above Poverty55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime24

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