The story of this market
The typical home in College Park, Maryland sells for about $485,000, or $277 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 33 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
MD · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
College Park, Maryland
The College Park housing market is currently competitive, with homes selling in approximately 33 days. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, the ongoing development of the Purple Line and the stable presence of the University of Maryland continue to support long-term demand. Note that several specific metrics, such as exact tax rates and rental medians, were not available in current public datasets.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to College Park yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Median prices moved down 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The flagship campus of the state university system, serving as the primary economic and cultural anchor for the city.
A significant cultural site located at the world's oldest continuously operating airport, highlighting the city's historical significance in aviation.
A popular natural area featuring walking trails and fishing, providing essential green space for residents.
A major regional trail network that facilitates outdoor recreation and non-motorized commuting throughout the city.
College Park is primarily suited for university-affiliated individuals, students, and faculty, as well as commuters seeking proximity to the Washington D.C. metro area via the Purple Line.
The city is served by major highway corridors and is currently undergoing significant transit expansion with the construction of the Purple Line light rail.
College Park features a robust amenity base centered around the University of Maryland, including the College Park Aviation Museum, Lake Artemesia, and the extensive Paint Branch Trail system.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the presence of the University of Maryland, creating consistent demand for student housing and multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the University of Maryland, which drives significant employment in education, research, and related service sectors.
The city is actively engaged in planning and community development, including the formation of an Affordable Housing Task Force to address residential growth and housing accessibility.
The city is currently focused on housing policy through its Affordable Housing Task Force to manage development and residential density.
The city is served by various municipal and utility districts typical of Maryland suburban jurisdictions.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.