At a Glance
Median Income
$95,488
$31,957 per capita
Home Value
$413,800
Zillow: $469,383
Median Rent
$2,132/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
10.6% smoking rate
How Lanham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lanham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lanham a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lanham residents earn a median household income of $95,488 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,957. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lanham is $413,800 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,383. Median rent is $2,132/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
24.1% of adults in Lanham hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lanham has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population11,956
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,387/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born37.8%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,488
Per Capita$31,957
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A
Home Value$413,800
Rent$2,132
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$469,383
Housing Units3,334
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Lanham was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
37.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.