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Living in
Lanham.
Lanham is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Lanham
Lanham is a community of 11,956 people in Maryland. The median household income is $103,556, median rent runs about $2,050 per month, and median home values are around $436,900. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lanham at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
35.0%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lanham: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lanham, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (15.0%), and 30.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Lanham
In Lanham, rent runs 20% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,828
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Lanham and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Lanham, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Lanham: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lanham is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lanham Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute32.5 min avg
How Lanham residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lanham, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, which covers Lanham, runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,919.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince George's County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes Lanham, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Lanham is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes Lanham, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Lanham is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lanham has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.0"
Annual Snowfall
15.8"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 25°F | 2.87" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.40" |
| Mar | 53°F | 34°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 3.28" |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.23" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.51" |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 3.88" |
| Sep | 79°F | 59°F | 4.42" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 3.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lanham
Uninsured
16.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lanham's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 0.9 mi away · Lanham
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Upper Marlboro
Washington Dc VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lanham
Lanham's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lanham (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
3.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
4.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
10.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
5.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Greenbelt Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lanham
Lanham has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Greenbelt Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Greenbelt Park
Park
2 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
4 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
6 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
8 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
8 mi awayAfrican American Civil War Memorial
National Park Site
9 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
9 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
9 mi awayCities Near Lanham
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lanham FAQ
Is Lanham, Maryland affordable?⌄
Lanham's median rent is $2,050/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $103,556/year. Median home value is $436,900.
Is Lanham, Maryland safe?⌄
Lanham is policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lanham, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Lanham, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lanham, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Lanham is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,050/month and median household income is $103,556/year. The median home value is $436,900. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lanham, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Lanham is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from