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Norristown, PA vs Hyattsville, MD

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Highlights
Are people in Hyattsville older or younger than people in Norristown?
- The Median Age in Hyattsville is 0.4 years older than in Norristown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hyattsville or Norristown?
- Hyattsville housing costs are 42.9% more expensive than Norristown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hyattsville or Norristown?
- The average commute for residents of Hyattsville is 8.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Norristown.

Things to do in Norristown?
Norristown, PA is located just northwest of Philadelphia providing easy access to city amenities while also offering its own attractions such a historic churches and museums.

Things to do in Hyattsville?
Located in Prince George's County, Hyattsville is a city bordered by Washington D.C., College Park and Adelphi. With its diverse population and abundant green spaces such as Sligo Creek Park and Magruder Park, Hyattsville has been described as both quaint and vibrant.

 Norristown, PAHyattsville, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,790329,725,481
 Median Income$55,354  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
 Avg. Home Price$269,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norristown    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

No review yet, rather a preview: We are looking to relocate from Hong Kong to Philadelphia or its environs and, via Internet sources, we get the impression that  More

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Keep an eye out here for news of the(10 sound stage) Movie Studio coming to Norristown. Norristown Real Estate values are on the rise(Zillow.com)and may go even higher,  More

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Reviews for Hyattsville    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Yes, I've lived in Hyattsville for 36 years. Getting ready to sell - only because I've retired recently and Maryland is NOT tax-friendly to Retirees. The City has been  More

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Over 6 years ago

I grew up in West Hyattsville. The area has come a long way! We are so centrally located, only a mile or so from D.C. and the area is very diverse. People say it's up  More

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I've lived in Hyattsville for 3 years now and although it has its pros and cons, overall it is a nice place to live. It is an up-and-coming town. Not only is it right on  More

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