Union on Knox - Student HousingCollege Park, MD 20740
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College Park Snapshot
Demographic highlights
Per capita income
$21,971
Population density
6,744 per square mile
Median household income
$64,107
Total population
36,651 people
Median age
21 years old
Square miles
5.43 square miles
Percent renters
55%
Market highlights
Median rent
$2,121
Median rent, monthly change
-0.66%
About College Park
Located in Southern Maryland, College Park, is a small city of roughly 21,000 people. The University of Maryland is located in College Park as well, where it is easily accessible to both Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metro Green Line has a stop in College Park. College Park is also near three major highways that connect it to the surrounding cities of Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Living in College Park
Life in College Park is somewhat dominated by the University. Especially on game days, the sports going on at the University tend to consume the town. There are some restaurants and shops in the downtown, but a great deal of the town is catered to the University. The real estate market is decently priced, and does cater to students as well.
