Home Insurance in University Park, Maryland
Homes in University Park carry a median value of $635,100 - 49% higher than the Prince George's County median.
Because older housing stock often has aging wiring, roofing or plumbing, it can cost more to insure or rebuild. The typical home in University Park was built around 1944. About 94% of homes were built before 1960, about 73 points above Prince George's County's 21%.
The housing stock in University Park is 100% single-family homes.
67% of owner-occupied homes in University Park carry a mortgage, and mortgage lenders require hazard insurance for as long as the loan is active.
University Park has an owner-occupancy rate of 97% and a vacancy rate of 4%; unoccupied homes typically need a different coverage form.
Most homes in University Park - 92% - are primarily heated with natural gas.
FEMA rates Prince George's County's overall risk as Relatively Moderate, led by winter weather (Very High). Prince George's County had 3,150 active NFIP flood policies as of September 2026. See the full Prince George's County home insurance overview for all FEMA hazard ratings and flood coverage details.
The statewide average premium for a standard HO-3 homeowners policy in Maryland is $1,578 per year, according to the NAIC homeowners insurance report (2023 data).
Key figures
| Median home value | $635,100 |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1944 |
| Owner-occupied share | 97% |
| Share of owner-occupied homes with a mortgage | 67% |
| Top county hazard | Winter Weather (Very High) |
| Active NFIP policies in Prince George's County | 3,150 |
| Home insurance premium | $1,578 - statewide average (NAIC, 2023 data) |
Nearby towns
- Hyattsville
- Riverdale Park
- Edmonston
- College Park
- North Brentwood
- Brentwood
- Berwyn Heights
- Bladensburg
Sources
Data last updated: 2026-09-29
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer Files (2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates (2024)
- FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025)
- FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP Redacted Policies v3 (2026)
- NAIC Dwelling Fire, Homeowners Owner-Occupied, and Homeowners Tenant and Condominium/Cooperative Unit Owners Insurance: Data for 2023 (published 2026) (2023)