Berwyn Heights, Maryland
Town · Population 3,325 · #59 in Maryland
About Berwyn Heights
Berwyn Heights is a small town in central Maryland, home to 3,325 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Berwyn Heights holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,819 residents per square mile.
📰 Berwyn Heights News Today
- Berwyn Heights votes to explore ranked choice voting FairVote · May 6
- Berwyn Heights Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Lynn A. Lappin Obituary (2026) - Berwyn Heights, MD - Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A. Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Fire damages home in Prince George’s County WJLA · Dec 27
- Paid firefighters return to Berwyn Heights Streetcar Suburbs Publishing · Dec 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Berwyn Heights Unique
- The only place in America named Berwyn Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Berwyn Heights
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Berwyn Heights
- Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
- Iron Pig Korean BBQ — korean
- Mission BBQ — barbecue
- Silver Diner — american
- La Curva Restaurant — tex-mex
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Berwyn Heights
- Greenbelt Park Campground reviews ★
- Lake Artemesia Park reviews ★
- Basin - Indian Creek Trail reviews ★
- Berwyn Heights Park reviews ★
- Berwyn Heights Sports Park reviews ★
- College Park Airport · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Hollywood Recreation Center reviews ★
- Hudgins Park reviews ★
- Indian Creek Stream Valley Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Berwyn Heights
- Berwyn Heights Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,325
Rank in state#59 of 157
Land area0.69 sq mi
Density4,819/sq mi
Coordinates38.9928, -76.9134