Living in Marlton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Marlton · Census data 2020–2024
Marlton has 10,222 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $109,328 (5% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $415,700, the median rent is $2,026/month.
Marlton at a glance
- Population
- 10,222
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $109,328State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $415,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,026/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Marlton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Marlton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Marlton the median home value is $415,700, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,026 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,360 a month in housing costs.
Marlton median household income
The median household income in Marlton is $109,328 and the income per person is $54,500. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Marlton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,965
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.65
Marlton demographics
- Population
- 10,222
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 3,844
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Marlton ›
Education in Marlton
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Marlton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Marlton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 62.4%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Marlton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlton | 10,222 | $109,328 | $415,700 | $2,026 |
| Croom | 2,418 | $187,667 | $636,600 | $1,203 |
| Rosaryville | 12,883 | $158,923 | $478,700 | $2,362 |
| Queensland | 2,168 | $204,423 | $480,500 | — |
| Melwood | 3,401 | $81,364 | $397,800 | $1,233 |
| Upper Marlboro | 683 | $116,875 | $357,500 | $1,880 |
| Marlboro Village | 9,382 | $122,856 | $382,600 | $2,281 |
| Andrews AFB | 3,130 | $87,407 | — | $2,699 |
| Westphalia | 13,228 | $164,197 | $531,000 | $2,193 |
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What is the median household income in Marlton, MD?
The median household income in Marlton is $109,328, 5% higher 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 Marlton?
The median home value in Marlton is $415,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Marlton?
The median gross rent in Marlton is $2,026 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Marlton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Marlton?
The median age in Marlton is 42.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Marlton?
The average commute to work in Marlton is 40 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Marlton?
The unemployment rate in Marlton is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Marlton?
40.9% of adults in Marlton 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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