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New Carrollton, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Roman Reyes

Is New Carrollton worth moving to in 2026?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $80,292 in New Carrollton. Homes are going for about $378,300 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great.

1 replies 15 upvotes moving
Avery James

Should I move to New Carrollton or stay in Houston?

Hey folks, You can expect to pay around $1,745 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots? Appreciate any input.

3 replies 14 upvotes moving
Avery James

Is New Carrollton a good place to live?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -New Carrollton sits at 253.2 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

5 replies 4 upvotes living
Rylee

Job hunting in New Carrollton -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 7 months ago and What are your go-to spots? Cheers. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

0 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Rylee

Cost of living reality check -New Carrollton

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,745 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Homes are going for about $378,300 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -New Carrollton sits at 253.2 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of...

0 replies 7 upvotes housing
Eleanor Patel

Day-to-day life in New Carrollton, MD

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -New Carrollton sits at 253.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $80,292 in New Carrollton. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work h...

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Mateo Bailey

How is New Carrollton for outdoor activities?

OK so I've been here for 3 years and Rent is about $1,745/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,745 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great.

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James

Rent vs buy in New Carrollton -what makes sense?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

8 replies 11 upvotes housing
Melanie Rogers

The good and bad of living in New Carrollton

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Tucson and Rent is about $1,745/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $80,292 in New Carrollton. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -New Carrollton sits at 253.2 per 100K. The subu...

0 replies 1 upvotes living
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