Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Upper Marlboro is a small town in Maryland with a population of 752. Residents earn $115,568 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Upper Marlboro receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Upper Marlboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Upper Marlboro is $115,568, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Upper Marlboro among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Upper Marlboro is $299,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,786 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Upper Marlboro is below the national average at 362 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,689 per 100,000, near the national average.
Upper Marlboro is a highly educated community — 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Upper Marlboro enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 15.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,568 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,411 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,994 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,770 |
| County GDP | $65,163M |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Healthcare | 2,219 |
| Retail | 2,225 |
| Manufacturing | 255 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $299,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $285 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 30.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,786 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,314 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,553 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Mental Distress | 14.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,436/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Total Violent | 361.9/100K |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 120.6/100K |
| Assault | 241.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,688.8/100K |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 241.3/100K |
| Theft | 1,326.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 120.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.0 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8165°N, 76.7537°W |
| County FIPS | 24033 |
Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.8% |
| 57% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 512/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 26 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 28 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,219 |
| Restaurants | 1,546 |
| Retail Stores | 2,225 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 29.8 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |