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Lanham, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Olivia King

Quick question about Lanham

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in real estate and Rent is about $2,132/month fo

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Andrew

Why I chose Lanham over bigger cities

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.

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Andrew

Dog-friendly places in Lanham?

Alright, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average.

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James H.

Housing market in Lanham right now

First post here. I'm a 41-year-old police officer and It's a a small town city with about 11,956 people. Household incomes average around $95,488 in Lanham. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high ...

0 replies 3 upvotes housing
Colton Brooks

Lanham vs Cleveland -which is better?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $413,800 on average. Household incomes average around $95,488 in Lanham. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Lanham? Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Jace Myers

Cheapest neighborhoods in Lanham?

Hello, I've been here for 9 years and Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? TIA! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

9 replies 14 upvotes housing
Andrew

Housing in Lanham compared to Dallas

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $95,488 in Lanham. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots?

1 replies 8 upvotes housing
Jace Myers

Best kept secrets of Lanham, MD

First post here. Rent is about $2,132/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lanham sits at 176.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $413,800, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly g...

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Xavier R.

Top 5 things I love about Lanham

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 7 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 11,956 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
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