Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Hyattsville

Affordability

Hyattsville has a median monthly rent of $1,835 and a median household income of $91,941, with 52% of residents renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The 426 income-restricted units across 7 HUD-assisted properties in the city can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters in this market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Hyattsville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 688 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 7 HUD-assisted properties in Hyattsville, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data for those properties.

Getting Around Hyattsville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Hyattsville rates 60 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 65 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 64 for biking.

Schools

14 schools across 1 district serve Hyattsville, including 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Hyattsville is $91,941 and the median market rent is $1,835 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in this city can offer significant savings for renters who qualify.

• Median household income: $91,941 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,835 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 52% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Hyattsville have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone -- a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.