Hyattsville is 2 miles South of the University of Maryland below East-West Highway and extends West and mostly East for many miles. Hyattsville also is located less than 1 mile from Washington, DC. The area is transportation rich with an excellent network of roads, Metro rail, Metro bus, THE BUS, AMTRAK and MARC rail services as well as freight transportation. Hyattsville is close to three major airports and the College Park Airport for general aviation needs.

Local schools are first class. The town is close to the University of Maryland campus at College Park and many other private and public colleges and universities. Public and private schools for all age groups include the nationally recognized DeMatha High School and Northwestern High School.

The neighborhoods are one of Hyattsville's best kept secrets. They are thriving, stable enclaves of tree-lined streets with an architecturally diverse housing stock, hidden off major roadways. Some people call them "front porch communities" having a "small town atmosphere" where longstanding neighbors know one another yet welcome new faces.

Afford-ability, access to the District, and proximity to parks, shopping, public transit and other services also contribute to the area's appeal as a good place to live.

1900 - In 1900, the Town sought and received authorization from the General Assembly to implement a Mayor and Common Council form of government. The first mayor was elected in May of 1900. The first meeting was held on May 14, 1900.