Greenbelt, MD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

23,253

Unemployment

7.4%

Poverty

15.2%

Median Home

$225,900

Median Income

$71,744

Median Rent

$1,644

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Greenbelt SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Greenbelt, MD Crime Report

836
Total Crimes

3,570.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

52.18%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Greenbelt / 100k People	Maryland / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	836	3,570.1	2,009.7	2,346.0

Violent Crime	110	469.7	399.9	387.8
Murder	1	4.3	9.1	6.5
Robbery	41	175.1	118.5	73.9
Aggravated Assault	65	277.6	243.7	279.7
Property Crime	726	3,100.3	1,609.8	1,958.2
Burglary	63	269.0	252.0	314.2
Larceny	588	2,511.0	1,184.9	1,398.0
Car Theft	75	320.3	172.9	246.0

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Greenbelt, MD Cost Of Living

117
Greenbelt's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Greenbelt	Maryland	National Average
Overall	117	120	100

Services	124	111	100
Groceries	114	114	100
Health	94	84	100
Housing	117	151	100
Transportation	108	109	100
Utilities	114	108	100

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Greenbelt, MD Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Andrew Bossi | CC BY-SA 2.5

Greenbelt Albert S Buddy Attick Lake Park

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Source: Wikipedia User Andrew Bossi | GFDL

Greenbelt Community Center Preamble To The Constitution Of The Us By Wpa Sculptress Leonore Thomas Strauss

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Source: Public Domain

Source: Wikipedia User Andrew Bossi | CC BY-SA 2.5

Rankings for Greenbelt in Maryland

Ranks #10 in Worst Places To Live In Maryland

Ranks #13 in Cheapest Places To Live In Maryland

Ranks #15 in Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland

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Population over time in Greenbelt

Year	Population	% Change
2020	23,253	0.2%
2019	23,203	-0.4%
2018	23,289	-1.4%
2017	23,623	-0.9%
2016	23,827	0.9%
2015	23,612	1.3%
2014	23,310	0.9%
2013	23,113	0.8%
2012	22,922	0.5%
2011	22,817	-

Race / Ethnicity in Greenbelt

White

22.8% (5,302)

African American

44.8% (10,425)

American Indian

0.4% (101)

Asian

10.4% (2,426)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.7% (166)

Two Or More

3.6% (836)

Hispanic

17.2% (3,997)

Race	Greenbelt	MD	USA
White	22.8%	50.2%	60.1%
African American	44.8%	29.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	10.4%	6.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.6%	3.3%	2.8%
Hispanic	17.2%	10.3%	18.2%

Gender in Greenbelt

Female

54.0% (12,552)

Male

46.0% (10,701)

Gender	Greenbelt	MD	USA
Female	54.0%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	46.0%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Greenbelt for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

7.0% (1,627)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (697)

High School / GED

18.0% (4,185)

Some College

20.0% (4,650)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,627)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (5,580)

Master's Degree

16.0% (3,720)

Professional Degree

2.0% (465)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (697)

Education	Greenbelt	MD	USA
< 9th Grade	7.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	16.0%	13.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Greenbelt, Maryland

Less than $10,000

7.6% (175,745)

$10,000 to $14,999

5.8% (135,133)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.7% (108,772)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.4% (124,446)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.0% (233,456)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.2% (445,775)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.9% (345,790)

$100,000 to $149,999

18.4% (427,488)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.3% (193,794)

$200,000 or more

5.8% (134,896)

Income	Greenbelt	MD	USA
Less than $10,000	7.6%	4.6%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	5.8%	2.6%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.7%	5.6%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.4%	6.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.0%	9.3%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.2%	15.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.9%	13.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	18.4%	19.3%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.3%	10.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.8%	13.4%	8.3%