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Living in College Park

The city had 209 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 34% and the vacancy rate was 11.5%. The population of College Park, in the United States, was 34,540 in July 2026. There were 1,845 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1932 sources

Population35,418people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,173EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,681EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.09%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean4.33µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to College Park?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in College Park.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,912 per month, while the median home value was US$437,900 in July 2026. 65.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
College Park recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1121
Utilities, 85 m² flat€182
Internet, 60 Mbps€64
Mobile plan, 10 GB€52
Fitness club€35

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly34.83 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited63.84 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,121 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB51.95 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home181.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,912/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent65.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,870 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,681 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is College Park a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student47%strong on education, weak on safety · range 36–58%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–64%
Retirement43%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 30–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

23.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 8,231 of 35,418 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$69,721 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in College Park is 7.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income69,721 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription10.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet1.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary1,173 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)5,251 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate7.09 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in College Park?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €5,251 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,810of €3,978 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,978
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,870
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€182 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906) · 2025-12-31− €182
Internet€64 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906) · 2025-12-31− €64
Mobile plan€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in College Park (Wayback Machine capture 20250519072906) · 2025-12-31− €52
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,810
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in College Park Salary needed to live in College Park

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to College Park. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in College Park. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools209 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents60.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio48 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,845 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,945 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in College Park when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.16 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport8.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work14.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportCGS3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport1 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for College Park. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in College Park.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in College Park is 4.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.33 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.94 · Feb 7.5 · Mar 11.89 · Apr 18.5 · May 23.44 · Jun 28.33 · Jul 30.61 · Aug 29.78 · Sep 26.22 · Oct 19.89 · Nov 13.72 · Dec 8.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00180700 (BELTSVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.72 · Feb -2.78 · Mar 1.17 · Apr 6.56 · May 12 · Jun 17.22 · Jul 19.78 · Aug 18.94 · Sep 15.22 · Oct 8.22 · Nov 2.61 · Dec -1.22 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00180700 (BELTSVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 3 · Feb 4.5 · Mar 8.7 · Apr 14.6 · May 19.6 · Jun 24.6 · Jul 27.2 · Aug 26.3 · Sep 22.5 · Oct 16 · Nov 9.9 · Dec 5.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.9 · Feb 60.96 · Mar 94.49 · Apr 83.31 · May 108.5 · Jun 107.4 · Jul 114.6 · Aug 98.55 · Sep 112.3 · Oct 102.6 · Nov 74.17 · Dec 88.39 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00180700 (BELTSVILLE)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading114.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.73 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation930.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.31 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Columbia ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±3.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.5 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 8,231 is not 15.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share15.32 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents8,231 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,434 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population35,418 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value437,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes34.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate53.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad23.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents8.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents15.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage70.84 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage75.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance8.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher52.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available81.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over15,212 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home16.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans85.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on College Park

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Riverdale Park as a College Park alternative in the same region

4 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,086 Riverdale Park vs €1,173 College Park+248%
  • Unemployment: 2.8% Riverdale Park vs 7.1% College Park−61%
  • Nearest airport: 2.0 km Riverdale Park vs 1.0 km College Park+100%
  • Foreign residents: 24.3% Riverdale Park vs 15.3% College Park+59%
  • Residents: 7,343 Riverdale Park vs 35,418 College Park−79%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.7 µg/m³ Riverdale Park vs 4.3 µg/m³ College Park+31%
  • Median gross pay, region: €5,251 Riverdale Park vs €5,251 College Parksame level
Full comparisonMore about Riverdale Park

Watsonville as a College Park alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3898 km, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Median gross pay, city: €2,517 Watsonville vs €1,173 College Park+115%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Watsonville vs 1.0 km College Park+300%
  • Foreign residents: 23.8% Watsonville vs 15.3% College Park+56%
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €271 Watsonville vs €182 College Park+49%
  • Residents: 50,716 Watsonville vs 35,418 College Park+43%
  • Unemployment: 7.7% Watsonville vs 7.1% College Park+8%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.0 µg/m³ Watsonville vs 4.3 µg/m³ College Park−9%
Full comparisonMore about Watsonville

Cities near College Park

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Beltsville 3.8 km away
Rent
1,814 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,334 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Adelphi 3.9 km away
Rent
1,667 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,844 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
East Riverdale 4.6 km away
Rent
1,585 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,792 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Hillandale 4.7 km away
Rent
2,967 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,857 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Langley Park 4.7 km away
Rent
1,577 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,506 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Oak Ridge35,395 residentsElizabethtown35,448 residentsRichmond35,376 residentsHolland35,372 residentsStatesboro35,366 residentsGolden Glades35,472 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around College Park?

The median gross salary is 5,251 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in College Park?

The unemployment rate is 7.09 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in College Park?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.33 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in College Park?

The published population is 35,418 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in College Park?

8,231 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is College Park a good place to live?

College Park may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near College Park?

Greenbelt, Riverdale Park, Beltsville, Adelphi, East Riverdale are near College Park. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). College Park (Maryland), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version f682ee0beb5c3f5fe4ff8671b8ce5b03]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/college-park-md/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {College Park (Maryland), United States: population, rent},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {f682ee0beb5c3f5fe4ff8671b8ce5b03},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/college-park-md/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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