Living in Greenbelt, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greenbelt · Census data 2020–2024
Greenbelt has 24,678 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $85,997 (17% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $255,400, the median rent is $1,848/month.
Greenbelt at a glance
- Population
- 24,678
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $85,997State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $255,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,848/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 47.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Greenbelt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Greenbelt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greenbelt the median home value is $255,400, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,848 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,085 a month in housing costs.
Greenbelt median household income
The median household income in Greenbelt is $85,997 and the income per person is $46,758. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Greenbelt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,940
- Owner-occupied
- 47.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.38
Greenbelt demographics
- Population
- 24,678
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 10,351
- Foreign-born
- 29.3%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greenbelt ›
Education in Greenbelt
45.3% of adults 25 and older in Greenbelt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greenbelt
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 12%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Greenbelt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | $85,997 | $255,400 | $1,848 |
| Berwyn Heights | 3,318 | $146,591 | $429,800 | $2,958 |
| New Carrollton | 13,564 | $81,509 | $394,900 | $1,749 |
| Seabrook | 18,317 | $98,157 | $412,100 | $1,840 |
| College Park | 34,540 | $69,721 | $437,900 | $1,912 |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $361,400 | $1,716 |
| Riverdale Park | 7,270 | $120,043 | $475,800 | $1,679 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
| Lanham | 11,433 | $103,556 | $436,900 | $2,050 |
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What is the median household income in Greenbelt, MD?
The median household income in Greenbelt is $85,997, 17% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Greenbelt?
The median home value in Greenbelt is $255,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Greenbelt?
The median gross rent in Greenbelt is $1,848 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Greenbelt, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Greenbelt?
The median age in Greenbelt is 34.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Greenbelt?
The average commute to work in Greenbelt is 34 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greenbelt?
The unemployment rate in Greenbelt is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greenbelt?
45.3% of adults in Greenbelt have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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