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College Park, MD vs Cumberland, MD
College Park, MD vs Cumberland, MD: What the data shows
College Park, MD is in College Park, MD while Cumberland, MD is in Cumberland, MD — both in the same state. On home prices, Cumberland, MD is the more affordable option at $147,300 median — $244,700 less than College Park, MD's $392,000. WYLT rates College Park, MD as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Cumberland, MD as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. College Park, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Cumberland, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, College Park, MD has Low flood risk and Cumberland, MD has Low flood risk.
College Park, MD is the more walkable neighborhood. College Park, MD scores 20/100 (car-dependent) versus Cumberland, MD's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Cumberland, MD has the higher school rating — College Park, MD rates 6.4/10 and Cumberland, MD rates 7.7/10.
| Category | College Park, MD | Cumberland, MD |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Think twice |
| Median Price | $392K | $147K ✓ Lower price |
| Median Rent | $2K | $738 ✓ Lower rent |
| Median Income | $79K ✓ Higher income | $57K |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Low ✓ More stable |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 20/100 ✓ More walkable | Car-dependent |
| Transit Score | 42/100 ✓ Better transit | Minimal transit |
| Bike Score | 80/100 ✓ More bikeable | N/A |
| Commute | 27 min ✓ Shorter commute | 174 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Moderate | Good ✓ Cleaner air |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 6.4/10 | 7.7/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | College studentsYoung professionalsRemote workers | FamiliesFirst‑time homebuyersBudget‑conscious buyers |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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