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Living in
Beltsville.
Beltsville is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Beltsville
Living in Beltsville means you're in a solidly working and middle-class suburban pocket of Prince George's County, about 7 miles northeast of DC, where you get genuine community feel without the intensity of the city itself. The neighborhood is genuinely diverse, with about half the population White, nearly a third African American, and growing Asian and Latino communities that have shaped the local culture and food scene in real, organic ways. Summers here get hot and humid—regularly hitting the upper 80s—and winters are mild but can dip below freezing, so you'll need air conditioning and occasional snow removal; the humidity is the trade-off you accept for living in the mid-Atlantic.
Beltsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
39.8%
Broadband Internet
85.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.8% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Beltsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Beltsville, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (28.8%), and 38.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.4%
of residents
65 and Older
21.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
47.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Beltsville
In Beltsville, rent runs 15% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,580
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $448,559 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Beltsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Beltsville, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Beltsville: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Beltsville is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Beltsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.2 min avg
How Beltsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Beltsville, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, which covers Beltsville, runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,919.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince George's County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes Beltsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Beltsville is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes Beltsville, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Beltsville is about 2% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Beltsville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Hot Days/Year
30
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
95
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.87" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.40" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.28" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.42" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Beltsville
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Beltsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Lanham
Holy Cross Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.5 mi away · Silver Spring
Washington Dc VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Beltsville
Beltsville's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Beltsville (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
8.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
3.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Beltsville
Beltsville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Baltimore-Washington Parkway (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
3 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
3 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
8 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
8 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
9 mi awayAfrican American Civil War Memorial
National Park Site
10 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
10 mi awayCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayPublic Libraries in Beltsville
Beltsville Branch
4319 Sellman Rd., Beltsville
Cities Near Beltsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Beltsville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Beltsville FAQ
Is Beltsville, Maryland affordable?⌄
Beltsville's median rent is $1,963/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $99,642/year. Median home value is $416,500.
Is Beltsville, Maryland safe?⌄
Beltsville is policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Beltsville, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Beltsville, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Beltsville, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Beltsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,963/month and median household income is $99,642/year. The median home value is $416,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Beltsville, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Beltsville is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from