Living in Landover, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Landover · Census data 2020–2024
Landover has 24,514 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $72,100 (30% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $313,900, the median rent is $1,735/month.
Landover at a glance
- Population
- 24,514
- Median age
- 35.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $72,100State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $313,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,735/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Landover a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Landover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Landover the median home value is $313,900, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,735 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Landover median household income
The median household income in Landover is $72,100 and the income per person is $35,955. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Landover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,520
- Owner-occupied
- 46.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.70
Landover demographics
- Population
- 24,514
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 28.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 9,061
- Foreign-born
- 30.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Landover ›
Education in Landover
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Landover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Landover
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 9.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Landover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landover | 24,514 | $72,100 | $313,900 | $1,735 |
| Landover Hills | 2,031 | $92,500 | $351,900 | — |
| Cheverly | 6,096 | $123,535 | $470,700 | $1,907 |
| Glenarden | 6,344 | $106,414 | $409,700 | $1,620 |
| Summerfield | 15,065 | $91,007 | $348,100 | $2,091 |
| Cedar Heights | 2,213 | $76,696 | $331,300 | $1,800 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
| Peppermill Village | 5,238 | $85,685 | $345,900 | $845 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,489 | $57,018 | $326,900 | $1,391 |
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What is the median household income in Landover, MD?
The median household income in Landover is $72,100, 30% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Landover?
The median home value in Landover is $313,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Landover?
The median gross rent in Landover is $1,735 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Landover, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Landover?
The median age in Landover is 35.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Landover?
The average commute to work in Landover is 35 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Landover?
The unemployment rate in Landover is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Landover?
22.5% of adults in Landover have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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