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West Hyattsville, MD

West Hyattsville, MD.

Population: 34,293 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Hyattsville, MD is $433,320 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $492,323 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,838/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$433,320

Typical home value

-2.6%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$433,320
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+1.1%
10-year appreciation
+40.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$447,935
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$492,323
Median list price
$499,990
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
-3.5%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
70
1-year forecast
+0.7%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
16

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,838/mo
1-year rent change
-2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Chillum Elementary, Nicholas Orem Middle, Northwestern High, Cesar Chavez Elementary, University Park Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
149
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (USDA) (6.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.5 in
Annual snowfall
1.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
410
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
206,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
174,576

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
60
Nearest national park
Civil War Defenses of Washington (3 mi)
National parks include
Civil War Defenses of Washington, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, Greenbelt Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
College Park Airport (CGS) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
67
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,153 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
Housing built before 1970
59.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,611
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
85.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,342
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,090

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West HyattsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$433,320$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$492,323$450,000$325,000
Median days on market67 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,838/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,611$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Hyattsville, MD?
$433,320.
What is the median sale price in West Hyattsville, MD?
$492,323.
How long do homes take to sell in West Hyattsville, MD?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in West Hyattsville, MD?
Typical rent: $1,838/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Hyattsville, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is West Hyattsville, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Hyattsville, MD. 149 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Hyattsville, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Hyattsville, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Hyattsville, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Hyattsville, MD?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Hyattsville, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Hyattsville, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Hyattsville, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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