Neighborhood guide · Prince George’s County, MD
Living in Hyattsville, Maryland
Hyattsville is 3 Green Line stops from Petworth, but the same size home sells for about $300,000 less. Here is what that gets you.
Updated November 2026. Every figure below is dated and sourced.
On the Green Line
Gallery Place
Downtown DC
Georgia Ave-Petworth
Petworth, DC
Fort Totten
1 stop
West Hyattsville
2 stops
Hyattsville Crossing
3 stops
Same-size comparison, November 2025 to October 2026: median price per square foot (above grade), Petworth row homes about $567, City of Hyattsville townhouses about $322 (DC and Maryland sale records). Straight medians: Petworth row homes about $790K, Hyattsville townhouses about $530K.
The tour
What you get, 3 stops past Petworth
Porch afternoons, dinner a few blocks away, and downtown in under 20 minutes by Metro. Tap any of these for the details.
- Incorporated
- 1886
- The city turns 140 in 2026
- Homes
- 8,500+
- About half houses and townhouses (Census ACS 2020-24, city only)
- Historic district
- 1,000+ buildings
- On the National Register since 1982
- Metro
- 2 stations
- Green and Yellow Lines
The homes
Porch houses, Route 1 townhomes and new homes by the Metro
The city has 8,500+ homes. About half are houses and townhouses, and the rest are apartments and condos, mostly by the Metro and on Route 1.
The historic district is the heart of it, on the National Register with more than 1,000 buildings. Expect big old trees, smaller lots, and many homes with a detached garage or no driveway.
Hyattsville Hills has smaller brick houses, and College Heights Estates is a 1930s section with Tudor Revivals.
Along Route 1 and by the Metro you will find townhomes and condos from the 2000s and newer, and new construction still going up.
Five eras of homes, oldest first
- 1880s to 1900sQueen Anne and Stick-style VictoriansSteep gables and wraparound porches. The best are on Farragut, Gallatin and Hamilton Streets near 42nd Avenue.
- 1905 to 1930sBungalows and foursquaresAll through the historic district. A few came out of the Sears catalog.
- 1920s to 1950Tudors, Colonial Revivals and Cape CodsIncluding College Heights Estates, a 1930s section built with a matching look.
- 2007 and afterArts District townhomesAlong Route 1 from Hamilton to Jefferson Street, with garages and some rooftop terraces.
- TodayNew homes by the MetroTownhome-style condos and townhomes near Hyattsville Crossing, plus new apartment buildings.
The mix of homes in the city
- Houses 40%
- Townhouses 9%
- 2 to 4 unit buildings 4%
- Apartment and condo buildings 47%
Census ACS 2020-2024, City of Hyattsville only.
Ways to get in, by type of home (November 2026)
Older condos
Under $200K
1 and 2 bedroom condos in older buildings, plus a monthly condo fee.
Newer townhomes
About $400K to the high $500s
Townhomes from the 2000s and newer around Route 1 and the Metro, many with garages.
Historic porch houses
High $500s into the $800s
Victorians, bungalows and foursquares in the historic district, most of them updated.
From listings and sales in ZIPs 20781 and 20782, October and November 2026. Ranges by type tell you more than one median here.
See what is for sale right nowNew construction by Hyattsville Crossing
Stanley Martin
The Crossing at Gateway
Two-level townhome-style condos with garages, some with a rooftop terrace.
See the community
Stanley Martin
Gateway West
Three- and four-level garage townhomes, now in close-out.
See the community
Register Sean on your first visit to a sales office. Most builders only work with an agent who was there from day one.
Route 1 and town life
Walk to Route 1 for dinner and coffee
The city motto is “A World Within Walking Distance.” From the historic streets, Route 1 and the Arts District are a few blocks away.
Franklins
5123 Baltimore Ave
A restaurant, brewery and general store in one, here since 1992.
Busboys and Poets
5331 Baltimore Ave
A restaurant with its own bookstore, plus open mics and author talks.
Vigilante Coffee
4327 Gallatin St
A roastery and cafe. The beans are roasted right in the shop.
Day to day
- Groceries. The Whole Foods at The Station at Riverdale Park is about 4 minutes up Route 1.
- Shopping and a movie. The Mall at Prince George’s and University Town Center sit by Hyattsville Crossing, with stores, restaurants and a movie theater.
Worth a look
- The library's flying saucer. The 1964 library had a saucer-shaped entry. When the new library opened on Adelphi Road in 2022, the saucer was saved for its reading garden.
- The Armory. A 1918 National Guard armory on Route 1 that locals call the Castle on the Hill. It is on the National Register.
- Driskell Park's name. The city park is named for the artist David Driskell, who lived in Hyattsville. It was dedicated in 2022.
Parks and trails
A 32-acre city park, plus county parks and stream trails
Driskell Park is the city’s biggest park. The county runs Heurich Park and the trails that follow the streams toward College Park and Bladensburg.
David C. Driskell Community Park
3911 Hamilton St (city)
The city's biggest park, 32 acres: a playground, playing fields, basketball and tennis-pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, a recreation center and two pavilions you can reserve. It hosts the tree lighting in December.
Heurich Park
6001 Ager Rd (county)
About 60 acres with a turf field, a fenced dog park, and a playground built so kids of all abilities can use it.
Northwest and Northeast Branch trails
Anacostia Tributary Trail System
Paved trails along the streams, so you can walk or bike toward College Park or Bladensburg away from traffic.
Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail
North toward Riverdale Park
A walking and biking path on the old streetcar line, into Riverdale Park and College Park.
Events and city services
A town calendar, and city crews for the everyday
Hyattsville is its own city, so it runs its own trash pickup, leaf truck and snow plows.
All of 2026
Hyattsville 140
The city's 140th anniversary year, with Heritage Tree plaques on some of the oldest trees in town.
June
Shakespeare on the porch
A neighborhood troupe put on its fifth summer show from a 42nd Avenue porch in June 2026.
September
Hyattsville Arts Festival
On Gallatin Street downtown, with no tickets needed. The 17th was Saturday, September 19, 2026.
November
Community Yard Sale Days
One weekend when anyone can hold a yard sale without a permit. In 2026 it was November 7 and 8.
Early December
Winter Wonderland and tree lighting
At Driskell Park. The 2025 one was Friday, December 5. The 2026 date is not posted yet.
City services
- Trash. City crews pick up weekly, by street. Compost and yard waste go out on Mondays. Recycling is run by the county.
- Leaves. The city's vacuum truck runs from early November to mid-January. Rake loose piles onto the grass strip, not the street.
- Bulk pickup and snow. Bulk pickup takes a break from November through March. City crews plow the snow routes.
- Staying in the loop. The H.O.P.E. listserv, the Hyattsville Life & Times paper, and Hyattsville Wire for Route 1 news.
Getting around
Two Metro stations, and Route 1 straight into DC
Hyattsville Crossing and West Hyattsville are both on the Green and Yellow Lines. From Hyattsville Crossing it is about 18 minutes to Gallery Place, and West Hyattsville is a few minutes closer.
By car, downtown is about 20 minutes off-peak. Buses run on Route 1, East-West Highway and Queens Chapel Road, and the trails make biking easy.
Green and Yellow Lines
Metrobus and TheBus
Trails to College Park
Schools and campuses nearby
Hyattsville Elementary, Felegy Elementary, Hyattsville Middle and Northwestern High (PGCPS) are inside the city, and a few other schools serve parts of it. Check any address with the PGCPS boundary locator before you buy, because boundaries can change. The University of Maryland is about 9 minutes up Route 1.
Drive times from City Hall, off-peak (November 2026)
- Whole Foods, Riverdale Parkabout 4 min
- Hyattsville Crossing Metroabout 6 min
- Route 50about 7 min
- University of Marylandabout 9 min
- Capital Beltway (I-495 at Route 1)about 15 min
- Downtown DC (Metro Center)about 20 min
- BWI Airportabout 40 min
- Annapolisabout 40 min
Rush hour will be longer.
What's coming
The Purple Line, a new center and more on the way
Dates on plans like these can slip, so buy for what is here today.
The Purple Line
About 92% built, with service targeted for late 2027. No stations are inside the city, but the Riverdale Park and Adelphi Road stops are a short ride away.
A multigenerational center
The county parks department is planning one at 6600 Adelphi Road. Design input opened in October 2026, with no construction date yet.
A city teen center
The city is opening a teen center on 40th Avenue. Residents were voting on its name in October 2026.
Honeymoon Chicken
The Petworth fried chicken spot plans a Route 1 location at 5504 Baltimore Avenue. It was announced in December 2025, with no opening date yet.
More homes by the Metro
Apartments are planned near West Hyattsville Metro and at Adelphi and Toledo Roads, on top of the new homes at Hyattsville Crossing.
Know before you move
A few things to check before you make an offer
These are the things to budget for and look into before you write an offer.
The city has its own property tax
Hyattsville adds its own property tax, 63 cents per $100 of assessed value, on top of the county's.
A Hyattsville address is not always in the city
ZIPs 20781 through 20785 all say Hyattsville, but the city is mostly 20781 and part of 20782. Check the city map, because it changes your taxes and services.
Older houses need a closer look
Over 40% of the homes here were built before 1960. Expect older systems, narrow stairs and small closets, and get a thorough inspection.
Check the parking
Some streets near Route 1 and the Metro have permit parking, and many older houses have no driveway. Look at the street before you make an offer.
Route 1 at rush hour
Route 1 and East-West Highway back up at rush hour. Try your commute on a weekday at 5:30 pm before you buy.
New homes have two fees to ask about
The new condos and townhomes by the Metro have an HOA fee plus a yearly water and sewer fee. Ask for both before you compare prices.
Looking for help with the down payment?
Hyattsville is in Prince George’s County, so county and Maryland programs can work here. The program and your lender decide who qualifies. Sean’s guide lists every program that fits a Hyattsville address, and whether the money is available right now.
Where it is
Just over the DC line, on Route 1 and the Green Line
Hyattsville sits in Prince George’s County between Mount Rainier and Riverdale Park. The listings link opens Sean’s search for the city’s two ZIP codes, so you see what is for sale right now.
Sources and dates
- Census Reporter, City of Hyattsville, ACS 2020-2024 5-year (housing units, type, year built)
- City of Hyattsville, Real Property Tax (city rate $0.63 per $100)
- Wikipedia, Hyattsville, Maryland (1886 incorporation, the 1964 library, schools)
- Wikipedia, Hyattsville Historic District (National Register 1982, expanded 2004)
- National Park Service, Hyattsville Historic District boundary increase (2004)
- Hyattsville Wire, College Heights Estates (May 21, 2017)
- Hyattsville Wire, "But is it really in Hyattsville?" (ZIP codes vs the city)
- WTOP, Hyattsville's new library opens (March 2022)
- Wikipedia, Hyattsville Armory
- DCist, Magruder Park renamed for David Driskell (May 4, 2021)
- City of Hyattsville, facilities (Driskell Park pavilions)
- Prince George's Parks, Heurich Park
- City of Hyattsville, David C. Driskell Community Park (32 acres, amenities)
- Franklins Restaurant, Brewery & General Store
- Busboys and Poets, events
- Vigilante Coffee, Hyattsville roastery and cafe
- Prince George's Planning, Hyattsville Arts Festival 2026
- Hyattsville Life & Times, Shakespeare on the porch (July 24, 2026)
- City of Hyattsville, events calendar (November 2026)
- City of Hyattsville, trash and recycling
- City of Hyattsville, leaf collection 2026-27
- WMATA trip planner, Hyattsville Crossing to Gallery Place (about 18 min, run November 10, 2026)
- Maryland Transit Administration, Purple Line progress
- Hyattsville Wire, multigenerational center (October 12, 2026)
- Hyattsville Wire, teen center name vote (October 27, 2026)
- WhatNow DC, Honeymoon Chicken plans a Hyattsville location (December 2025)
- Hyattsville Wire, apartments planned along Route 1 and the Metro (October 2023)
- Weichert, ZIP 20781 listings (price bands, November 2026)
- Movoto, Hyattsville sales (price bands, October to November 2026)
- Maryland SDAT sale records, City of Hyattsville (townhouse median, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026)
- DC Office of Tax and Revenue sale records, Petworth (row home median, Nov 2025 to Oct 2026)
- Brian Hill Co., Petworth row homes from Bright MLS (October 2026 update)
- Resideline, City of Hyattsville sales, 12 months to October 2026
- PGCPS school boundary locator
- Metro times: WMATA trip planner, Hyattsville Crossing to Gallery Place, run November 10, 2026 (about 18 minutes; the timetable shows 16 to 17).
- Drive times: OpenStreetMap routing from Hyattsville City Hall, off-peak, checked November 10, 2026, rounded up.
- Price ranges: listings and sales in ZIPs 20781 and 20782, October and November 2026, matched to city streets. Petworth comparison: Same-size comparison, November 2025 to October 2026: median price per square foot (above grade), Petworth row homes about $567, City of Hyattsville townhouses about $322 (DC and Maryland sale records). Straight medians: Petworth row homes about $790K, Hyattsville townhouses about $530K. Petworth is DC assessor neighborhood 042, market sales only; Hyattsville is city limits.
- Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Prices, plans and dates change; the figures here are as of the dates shown. Sean Evans, REALTOR®, eXp Realty. Licensed in Maryland and DC. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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