Hyattsville, Maryland’s motto is, “a world within short distance.” The city may cover only 2.73 square miles, but it’s filled with character. Small red brick and wooden homes with porches dominate sections of the city, where the median age is 34.3 (2022). Its main industries include construction, public administration, healthcare and social assistance.

Founded in 1886, Hyattsville today is a diverse, urban suburb of Washington, D.C. The city’s early developers built Victorian and Queen Anne-style homes, followed by bungalows, and Tudor, Craftsman, Colonial and Spanish Revival-style houses, among others. The typical home value is $409,060, up 5.7% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Adding to Hyattsville’s appeal are annual events, such as the Hispanic Festival, Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival, and seasonal celebrations.

Major highways that serve Hyattsville include U.S. Route 1, which runs north-south on its eastern outskirts, and the east-west Maryland Route 410. Hyattsville is mostly a leafy, semi-urban area with many small- to medium-sized houses. Housing projects and apartment complexes can be found on the north side, near the University of Maryland, and just west of U.S. Route 1.

Hyattsville is a friendly city with strong ties to the environment and the arts. Many families have relocated here, joining residents who constantly work to make the city an even better place to live.