Upper Marlboro, MD

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
752 Population 512/sq mi density
$115,568 Median Income $56,238 per capita
$299,700 Home Value
$1,786 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
362 Violent Crime/100K 1,689 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$115,568 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,700 home value, $1,786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K (5% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,568
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $299,700
6% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 362/100K
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.8%
57% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,786
54% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Upper Marlboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population752
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density512/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 21%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,568
Per Capita$56,238
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$65,163M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$299,700
Rent$1,786
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property1,689/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault241/100K
Burglary241/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression16.1%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation53 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.8%
High School+99.4%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute30 min
EV Stations26
Libraries19

Is Upper Marlboro a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Upper Marlboro has a population of 752 with a density of 512 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (73.9%), with 20.6% White.

Population

752
Total Population
512
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Upper Marlboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Upper Marlboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Upper Marlboro is $115,568, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Upper Marlboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,568
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,238
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
IRS Avg AGI$67,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,770
County GDP$65,163M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,546
Healthcare2,219
Retail2,225
Manufacturing255

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Upper Marlboro is $299,700, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,786 (54% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$299,700
6% above US avg
Median List Price$395,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$395,000
$/Sq Ft$285
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,786
54% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,314

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,553
59% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%
In Upper Marlboro, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 16.1% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Upper Marlboro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.9%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.2%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression16.1%
Mental Distress14.8%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.7%
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Upper Marlboro has a violent crime rate of 362 per 100,000 residents, 5% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,689 per 100,000 (14% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Upper Marlboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent361.9/100K
5% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery120.6/100K
Assault241.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,688.8/100K
14% below US avg
Burglary241.3/100K
Theft1,326.9/100K
Vehicle Theft120.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Upper Marlboro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall15.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation53 ft (16 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density512/sq mi
Coordinates38.8165°N, 76.7537°W
County FIPS24033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 52.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 75.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 11.2%
D 86.4%

Winner: Democrat by 75.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.8%
57% above US avg
High School+99.4%
School Test Score5.85
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density512/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations26
Alt Fuel Stations28
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities2,219
Restaurants1,546
Retail Stores2,225

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)116
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Work from Home10.5%

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