Seat Pleasant, Maryland
City · Population 4,518 · #50 in Maryland
About Seat Pleasant
Seat Pleasant is a small town in central Maryland, home to 4,518 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Seat Pleasant holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.81 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,578 residents per square mile.
📰 Seat Pleasant News Today
- Man arrested after barricade situation in Seat Pleasant DC News Now · Mar 21
- Barricade situation shuts down Seat Pleasant Drive, residents told to stay indoors FOX 5 DC · Mar 21
- Man in custody after barricade situation causes police presence at Seat Pleasant home WBFF · Mar 21
- Mom gets 50 years for attempted murder of teen daughter in Seat Pleasant WUSA9 · Jun 19
- Man killed in attack outside Metro station in Seat Pleasant NBC4 Washington · Apr 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Seat Pleasant Unique
- The only place in America named Seat Pleasant — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 1 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Seat Pleasant
- China Chef's Carry Out — chinese
- Far East Carry-Out — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Seat Pleasant
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Seat Pleasant
- Seat Pleasant Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,518
Rank in state#50 of 157
Land area0.81 sq mi
Density5,578/sq mi
Coordinates38.8947, -76.8995