Marlow Heights, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,144 Population 3,027/sq mi density
$58,268 Median Income $37,980 per capita
$366,700 Home Value $320,634 Zillow
$1,638 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$58,268 median income, 13.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$366,700 home value, $1,638/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Marlow Heights, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,268
22% below
$37,980 per capita
Home Value
$366,700
30% above
Zillow: $320,634
Median Rent
$1,638/mo
41% above
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.5%
275% above
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
47% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Marlow Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Marlow Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
130%
Rent
141%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
375%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marlow Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marlow Heights residents earn a median household income of $58,268 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,980. The unemployment rate stands at 13.5% (275% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% 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 Marlow Heights is $366,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,634. Median rent is $1,638/month, with 43.8% 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 1971.

Education

21.4% of adults in Marlow Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marlow Heights has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population6,144
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,268
Per Capita$37,980
Unemployment13.5%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

B
Home Value$366,700
Rent$1,638
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$320,634
Housing Units2,724
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity47.3%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation344 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute41 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Marlow Heights was built in 1971.
21.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
11.4% 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.