University Park

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University Park, MD

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A park-like college town that’s proximal to Washington, DC

College Town University Shopping Suburban Accessible

Nestled directly south of College Park, home to the University of Maryland, University Park features a college-town vibe. This suburb offers neighborhood parks, small businesses, and rentals ranging from affordable to upscale. University Park is adjacent to the Mall at Prince George’s, so residents have easy access to retailers, supermarkets, and restaurants. The College Park MTA station and the Prince George’s Plaza metro station sit just outside of town for those interested in public transportation. The metro line will take you into Washington, DC, located just seven miles southwest of University Park. Proximity to the nation’s capital is a major perk for University Park residents, allowing them easy access to job opportunities, historic sites, and abundant entertainment options. Other nearby amenities include the University Hills Duck Pond Park, the University of Maryland Golf Course, and Greenbelt Park.

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

14

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

85

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mount Rainier Nature Center
  • Lake Artemisia Natural Area Park
  • Bladensburg Waterfront Park
  • University of Maryland Observatory
  • UMD Observatory

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.