Hyattsville, Maryland

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.

High Points

Hyattsville 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 2%

Comparative Profile of Hyattsville, MD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age 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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hyattsville Almanac

Hyattsville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hyattsville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Hyattsville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hyattsville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Hyattsville

Hyattsville High Schools (2004)

NORTHWESTERN HIGH
7000 ADELPHI RD
301-985-1820
Serves 2,684 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

NORTHWESTERN EVENING HIGH
7000 ADELPHI RD
301-985-1820
A Non-traditional School
Serves 57 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.6

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