Living in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Marlboro · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Marlboro has 683 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $116,875 (13% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $357,500, the median rent is $1,880/month.
Upper Marlboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Upper Marlboro at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $116,875State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $357,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,880/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Upper Marlboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Upper Marlboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Marlboro the median home value is $357,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,880 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,037 a month in housing costs.
Upper Marlboro median household income
The median household income in Upper Marlboro is $116,875 and the income per person is $59,167. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Upper Marlboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 335
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.16
Upper Marlboro demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 315
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Marlboro ›
Education in Upper Marlboro
52.8% of adults 25 and older in Upper Marlboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Marlboro
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Upper Marlboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Marlboro | 683 | $116,875 | $357,500 | $1,880 |
| Marlboro Village | 9,382 | $122,856 | $382,600 | $2,281 |
| Queensland | 2,168 | $204,423 | $480,500 | — |
| Brown Station | 3,451 | $168,848 | $470,300 | — |
| Brock Hall | 13,615 | $206,451 | $637,900 | $3,501 |
| Marlboro Meadows | 3,929 | $111,313 | $408,400 | $2,278 |
| Marlton | 10,222 | $109,328 | $415,700 | $2,026 |
| Westphalia | 13,228 | $164,197 | $531,000 | $2,193 |
| Melwood | 3,401 | $81,364 | $397,800 | $1,233 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Marlboro, MD?
The median household income in Upper Marlboro is $116,875, 13% 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 Upper Marlboro?
The median home value in Upper Marlboro is $357,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Upper Marlboro?
The median gross rent in Upper Marlboro is $1,880 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Upper Marlboro, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
What is the median age in Upper Marlboro?
The median age in Upper Marlboro is 34.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Upper Marlboro?
The average commute to work in Upper Marlboro is 28 minutes; 16.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Marlboro?
The unemployment rate in Upper Marlboro is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Marlboro?
52.8% of adults in Upper Marlboro 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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