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Goddard
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Goddard, Maryland is a small, leafy community located northeast of Washington, D.C. best known for the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Despite its research prominence, Goddard retains a cozy, residential feel, with access to parks and neighboring Greenbelt's amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
5,084
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.99°, -76.85°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
76
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,070
Local Cost
$2,070
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
298 Mbps
Upload
418 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
373.0
Airport
CGS
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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