Cottage City, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,162 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,456 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$331,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,120 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George's County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George's County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 34
Feb 3 4 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 47
Dec 3 2 37

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 84% of residents leaning left and 12% leaning right.

Liberal (85%) (12%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 9%
Hillary Clinton 88%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MD State Senate District 47, MD State Legislative Subdistrict 47A, MD
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Schools

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Colleges

Bennett Career Institute
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
The Catholic University of America
3 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Umd Prince George's Hospital Ctr
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
3 miles, W • 1.4 star
Howard University Hospital
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

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