Living in Marlow Heights, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlow Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Marlow Heights has 5,456 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $55,502 (46% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $387,600, the median rent is $1,657/month.
Marlow Heights at a glance
- Population
- 5,456
- Median age
- 44.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $55,502State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $387,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,657/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 40.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.8%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Marlow Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Marlow Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlow Heights the median home value is $387,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,657 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,038 a month in housing costs.
Marlow Heights median household income
The median household income in Marlow Heights is $55,502 and the income per person is $36,123. 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Marlow Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,634
- Owner-occupied
- 40.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.3%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.15
Marlow Heights demographics
- Population
- 5,456
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 2,533
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlow Heights ›
Education in Marlow Heights
22.8% of adults 25 and older in Marlow Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlow Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 15.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.3%
- Public transit
- 17.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Marlow Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Heights | 5,456 | $55,502 | $387,600 | $1,657 |
| Temple Hills | 8,969 | $66,841 | $366,200 | $1,811 |
| Silver Hill | 5,193 | $60,625 | $323,200 | $1,523 |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | $120,456 | $415,000 | $2,231 |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16,063 | $82,785 | $364,000 | $1,545 |
| Suitland | 23,793 | $71,585 | $334,800 | $1,707 |
| Glassmanor | 16,981 | $66,327 | $351,000 | $1,567 |
| Morningside | 976 | $69,000 | $296,700 | $2,464 |
| Oxon Hill | 17,893 | $93,252 | $359,800 | $1,721 |
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What is the median household income in Marlow Heights, MD?
The median household income in Marlow Heights is $55,502, 46% 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 Marlow Heights?
The median home value in Marlow Heights is $387,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Marlow Heights?
The median gross rent in Marlow Heights is $1,657 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is Marlow Heights, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 15.1%; a poverty rate of 31.5%.
What is the median age in Marlow Heights?
The median age in Marlow Heights is 44.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Marlow Heights?
The average commute to work in Marlow Heights is 37 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlow Heights?
The unemployment rate in Marlow Heights is 15.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlow Heights?
22.8% of adults in Marlow Heights 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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