University Park, MD

University Park, Maryland

University Park, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 4 miles SE of Silver Spring, Maryland (center to center) and 5 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is located in the Washington metropolitan area. University Park has a population of 2,318.

The People and Families of University Park

In University Park, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of University Park people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, University Park had a median family income of $96,349. People in University Park generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. University Park enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of University Park gave more campaign money ($9,375) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

University Park Housing

Owners occupy 93% of the housing units in University Park. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In University Park, 74% of commuters drive to work. The town is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of University Park, MD

Comparing University Park 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
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

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

Crime

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

University Park Almanac

University Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

University Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by University Park 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, University Park, 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

University Park Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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