Marlow Heights, MD

Marlow Heights, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Marlow Heights a Good Place to Live?

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 8.7% (142% 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.

Safety & Crime

Marlow Heights reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,802/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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