How many renters in College Park, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
65.7% (±5.9 points) of renting households in College Park, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 46.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 65.7% (±5.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 61.5% (±5.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 46.4% (±5.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in College Park
| Share of income spent on rent | College Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.0% (±2.8 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±5.5 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±2.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 61.5% (±5.5 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
College Park against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| College Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 65.7% (±5.9 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 61.5% (±5.5 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 46.4% (±5.3 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,556 (±$10,663) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,912 (±$219) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In College Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, College Park ranks 10 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near College Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | — | 65.7% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Berwyn Heights | 1.2 mi | 77.8% (±23.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adelphi | 1.7 mi | 57.8% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 1.8 mi | 23.1% (±75.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 2.1 mi | 62.0% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langley Park | 2.5 mi | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Hyattsville | 2.6 mi | 57.4% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbelt | 2.7 mi | 53.7% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| East Riverdale | 2.8 mi | 53.0% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Langley Park, MD (51.7%), Greenbelt, MD (53.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Coral Hills | 72.7% (±15.9 points) |
| 5 | Glenn Dale | 72.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 6 | Melwood | 71.8% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Landover Hills | 71.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 8 | Marlow Heights | 70.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Fairwood | 68.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 10 | College Park | 65.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | District Heights | 65.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 | Glassmanor | 64.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Temple Hills | 64.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Bladensburg | 62.5% (±14.0 points) |
| 15 | Cedar Heights | 62.4% (±36.5 points) |
| 16 | Riverdale Park | 62.0% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about College Park
Are renters in College Park rent-burdened?
65.7% of renting households in College Park pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in College Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in College Park, MD spends 46.4% (±5.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Maryland
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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