The Town FilesBerwyn Heights, Maryland
Town in Prince George's County · population 3,345 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $429,800
- Household income
- $146,591
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 34.4
Berwyn Heights is a town of 3,345 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $429,800, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks hipper than 94% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 94% of Maryland towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Maryland towns.
How Berwyn Heights ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berwyn Heights is worth $429,800, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $146,591, which is more affordable than 91% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,958 a month. 89.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berwyn Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $429,800 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,958 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $146,591 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.3% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Berwyn Heights
| People | Berwyn Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.4% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.1% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 36.5% | — |
| Work from home | 26.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Berwyn Heights
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.8 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berwyn Heights since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 1.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 89 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Berwyn Heights itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Berwyn Heights
1 public school with 477 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Heights Elementary | K-6 | 477 | 13.6 |
Towns near Berwyn Heights
- College Park, MD1.2 mi · 34,740 people · home $437,900
- Greenbelt, MD1.5 mi · 24,921 people · home $255,400
- Riverdale Park, MD2.0 mi · 7,351 people · home $475,800
- East Riverdale, MD2.3 mi · 18,459 people · home $361,400
- New Carrollton, MD2.7 mi · 13,715 people · home $394,900
- Adelphi, MD2.9 mi · 16,823 people · home $425,200
- Woodlawn, MD3.0 mi · 7,541 people · home $358,700
- Hyattsville, MD3.1 mi · 21,187 people · home $481,500
Berwyn Heights questions
Is Berwyn Heights, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berwyn Heights scores better for retirees than 13% of Maryland towns and quieter than 35%. 11.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Berwyn Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Berwyn Heights is valued at $429,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $146,591, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $2,958 a month.
What is the weather like in Berwyn Heights?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.8 inches of snow.
Does Berwyn Heights get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berwyn Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)