Moving to Greenbelt, MD 20770

Greenbelt began as a New Deal planned town, and Old Greenbelt still has its cooperative townhouses, walking paths and Roosevelt Center. Beyond it, 20770 includes the large Franklin Park apartment community and newer townhouses near the Beltway. Greenbelt station, the northern end of the Green Line, sits about a mile from the ZIP center, and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway runs straight through.

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Greenbelt, MD 20770 at a glance.

ZIP 20770, Prince George's County. Tap a card for the details.

Top picks near 20770

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

  • Tacos a la Madre - College ParkMust visit

    Mexican Restaurant · $ · 5010 Berwyn Rd, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.6

    1,001 reviews · 1.1 mi

  • Denny's Restaurant

    Restaurant · $ · 8424 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.5

    6,275 reviews · 1.5 mi

  • College Park Diner

    Diner · $ · 9206 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.3

    2,683 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • China Buffet

    Chinese Restaurant · $ · 9098 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.0

    1,643 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • MISSION BBQ

    Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.5

    1,447 reviews · 0.4 mi

  • Pop, Scoops & Dough

    Donut Shop · $ · 9809 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.9

    275 reviews · 1.4 mi

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Reported crime around 20770.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

78 incidents in part of 20770, 2025-09-25 to 2026-09-24

  • Violent
  • Property
  • Other

Showing 19 incidents.

Source: Prince George's County Police · covers about 22% of the ZIP; the rest is policed by departments that don't publish incident locations

Violent crimes

4

last 12 months, covered part of this ZIP

Property crimes

66

last 12 months, covered part of this ZIP

All reported

78

2025-09-25 to 2026-09-24

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20770.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Greenbelt, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

7 grocery stores and 2 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20770

  • Grocery store
  • Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

  • Aldi8904 62nd Ave, Berwyn Heights0.1 mi
  • Target Store6100 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt0.2 mi
  • Giant Food6000 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt0.3 mi
  • Lidl8601 Baltimore Ave, College Park1.4 mi
  • MOM's Organic Market9801 Rhode Island Ave, College Park1.4 mi
  • Safeway7595 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt1.6 mi

Nearest Metro stations

  • GreenbeltGreen line1 mi
  • College Park-U of MdGreen line1.8 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20770. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

3

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Aldi, 0.1 mi

Nearest Metro station

1 mi

Walk to the Metro

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

13.8 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 9 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20770.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Greenbelt, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

  • Tacos a la Madre - College ParkMust visit

    Mexican Restaurant · $ · 5010 Berwyn Rd, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.6

    1,001 reviews · 1.1 mi

  • Denny's Restaurant

    Restaurant · $ · 8424 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.5

    6,275 reviews · 1.5 mi

  • MISSION BBQ

    Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.5

    1,447 reviews · 0.4 mi

  • College Park Diner

    Diner · $ · 9206 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.3

    2,683 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • China Buffet

    Chinese Restaurant · $ · 9098 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.0

    1,643 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • Sakura Seafood Buffet

    Seafood Restaurant · $ · 9031 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    3.8

    3,294 reviews · 1.3 mi

  • McDonald's

    Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6219 Greenbelt Rd, Berwyn Heights, MD 20740, USA

    3.8

    1,932 reviews · 0.1 mi

  • Silver Diner

    Restaurant · $$ · 6040 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.4

    3,967 reviews · 0.2 mi

  • Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

    Seafood Restaurant · $$ · 6002 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.3

    1,761 reviews · 0.1 mi

  • The Jerk Pit

    Restaurant · $$ · 9078 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.0

    3,223 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • TGI Fridays

    Restaurant · $$ · 6460 Capitol Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    3.8

    4,157 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Fast Food Restaurant · 5506 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.1

    1,223 reviews · 0.3 mi

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The most popular coffee near 20770.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Greenbelt, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

  • Pop, Scoops & Dough

    Donut Shop · $ · 9809 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.9

    275 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • Proteus Brews

    Coffee Shop · $ · 9827 Rhode Island Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    4.8

    73 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • Colette's Cafe

    Cafe · $ · 6411 Ivy Ln Ste 114, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.5

    66 reviews · 1 mi

  • CAFE CONTINENTAL

    Cafe · $ · 6404 Ivy Ln #116, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    4.4

    25 reviews · 1 mi

  • Dunkin'

    Coffee Shop · $ · 5900 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    3.6

    282 reviews · 0.5 mi

  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Juice Shop · $ · 6228 Greenbelt Rd Unit A, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    3.4

    38 reviews · 0.2 mi

  • Dunkin'

    Coffee Shop · $ · 8430 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    3.4

    9 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • Starbucks Coffee Company

    Coffee Shop · $ · 6100 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770, USA

    3.2

    66 reviews · 0.1 mi

  • Dunkin'

    Coffee Shop · $ · 6329 MD-193, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    2.8

    48 reviews · 0.2 mi

  • Libany Cafe

    Cafe · 4910 Berwyn Rd, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    1.1 mi

  • Jaliyaa Coffee & Matcha

    Coffee Shop · 8321 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740, USA

    1.4 mi

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Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

49

Middle

14

High

11

Public / private

61 / 21

Closest schools

  • Eleanor Roosevelt High

    public · high · grades 09–12

    0.8 mi

  • Greenbelt Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.9 mi

  • Dora Kennedy French Immersion

    public · middle · grades KG–08

    1.0 mi

  • Greenbelt Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    1.0 mi

  • Springhill Lake Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.1 mi

  • FRIENDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

    private · elementary

    1.3 mi

  • Berwyn Heights Elementary

    public · elementary · grades KG–05

    1.5 mi

  • Magnolia Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.6 mi

  • Lamont Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.7 mi

  • LANHAM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

    private · other

    1.8 mi

  • AL-HUDA SCHOOL

    private · other

    1.8 mi

  • M&M LEARNING CENTER

    private · other

    1.9 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Greenbelt.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers
Winter low

31°F

Mild winters
Rain a year

49 in

Rainy
Snow a year

3 in

Little snow
Days 90°F+

22

Hot often
Days below 32°F

63

Many freezes
Air quality

55 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

8.6 µg/m³

Under the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20770.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

28,458

Suburban
Median age

35.9

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$80,876

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$249,000

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,789/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

47.7%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

43.3%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33.6 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Prince George's County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    85.9%
    Trump
    11.1%
    Other
    3.0%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    89.3%
    Trump
    8.7%
    Other
    2.0%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    88.1%
    Trump
    8.4%
    Other
    3.5%

    Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Greenbelt 20770: what to know.

  • Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
  • Near the Metro, many buildings book move-ins in set time windows. Lock in your elevator slot first, then pick the moving date around it.
  • The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20770 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20770, from the same public data as the report above.

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  • 20770 scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Aldi, about 0.1 miles away.

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