Greenbelt

This beautiful, parklike city was founded in 1937 as one of America's first planned communities.

Welcome to Greenbelt

Word is getting out about this gem of a community. Founded in 1937 as one of America's first planned communities, Greenbelt's friendly neighborhoods, active cooperative community, and parklike walkability make it a superb place to call home. 

Overview for Greenbelt, MD

24,602 people live in Greenbelt, where the median age is 36.2 and the average individual income is $42,520. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,602

Total Population

36.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,520

Average individual Income

Around Greenbelt, MD

There's plenty to do around Greenbelt, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

45
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
32
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Convenient Feast, The Tastry Shop, and Waggertail Dog Park.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.33 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.26 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.85 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.26 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.97 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Nightlife 3.4 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Greenbelt, MD

Greenbelt has 10,321 households, with an average household size of 2.38. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Greenbelt do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 24,602 people call Greenbelt home. The population density is 3,946.1 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

24,602

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36.2

Median Age

45.96 / 54.04%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,321

Total Households

2.38

Average Household Size

$42,520

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Greenbelt, MD

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Greenbelt. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
Springhill Lake Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
1/5
Dora Kennedy French Immersion
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
Greenbelt Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
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