Living in
Marlton.

10,222people live here $109,328median household income $2,026median rent per month $415,700median home value

Marlton 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.

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About

Life in Marlton

Marlton is a community of 10,223 people in Maryland. The median household income is $109,328, median rent runs about $2,026 per month, and median home values are around $415,700. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.

Marlton at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Foreign-Born

6.3%

Broadband Internet

98.6%

of households

Population Growth

+12.7%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Marlton$109,328

Maryland avg$103,678

US$80,734

Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria

Who lives in Marlton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Marlton, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (19.3%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

21.8%

of residents

65 and Older

13.7%

of residents

Households with Kids

39.0%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

25.1%

of households

Married Couples

44.8%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.65

people

Race & Ethnicity

Black86.4%

Black

86.4%

White6.1%

White

6.1%

Other1.8%

Other

1.8%

Two or more races0.8%

Two or more races

0.8%

Asian0.6%

Asian

0.6%

Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Nigeria19.3%

Nigeria

19.3%

Jamaica16.6%

Jamaica

16.6%

Other Western Africa8.7%

Other Western Africa

8.7%

Grenada8.4%

Grenada

8.4%

Haiti6.1%

Haiti

6.1%

Trinidad and Tobago5.9%

Trinidad and Tobago

5.9%

Guatemala5.7%

Guatemala

5.7%

Sierra Leone4.2%

Sierra Leone

4.2%

Colombia4.2%

Colombia

4.2%

Morocco3.0%

Morocco

3.0%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only90.5%

English only

90.5%

Spanish3.5%

Spanish

3.5%

Other2.6%

Other

2.6%

French/Haitian2.1%

French/Haitian

2.1%

Arabic1.0%

Arabic

1.0%

Vietnamese0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

German/Germanic0.1%

German/Germanic

0.1%

Other Indo-European0.1%

Other Indo-European

0.1%

Cost of Livingrent 19% above MD average

Rent, home values, and income in Marlton

In Marlton, rent runs 19% above the MD average.

Median rent (per month)

Marlton$2,026

Maryland avg$1,705

US$1,413

Median home value

Marlton$415,700

Maryland avg$419,900

US$332,700

Rent Burdened

44.7%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

34.1%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

108.9

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$4,363

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

87.0%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1990

median year built

Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average

Unemployment in Marlton and typical pay across the metro area

Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Marlton, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.

Unemployment rate

Marlton4.4%

Maryland avg4.0%

US4.3%

Marlton: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.3%

4.1%

3.9%

3.5%

7.7%

6.6%

3.3%

2.4%

3.4%

4.4%

2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Marlton is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Marlton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care25.0%

Education & health care

25.0%

Public administration20.2%

Public administration

20.2%

Professional & business services17.2%

Professional & business services

17.2%

Transportation & utilities8.3%

Transportation & utilities

8.3%

Retail5.7%

Retail

5.7%

Arts, hospitality & food service4.0%

Arts, hospitality & food service

4.0%

Wholesale trade1.7%

Wholesale trade

1.7%

Manufacturing1.6%

Manufacturing

1.6%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$154,420

Management

$154,420

Computer & Math$129,790

Computer & Math

$129,790

Business & Finance$101,420

Business & Finance

$101,420

Healthcare$96,680

Healthcare

$96,680

Education$64,110

Education

$64,110

Construction$58,650

Construction

$58,650

Office & Admin$48,960

Office & Admin

$48,960

Transportation$43,540

Transportation

$43,540

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area

Commute40.3 min avg

How Marlton residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Marlton, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone62.4%

Drive alone

62.4%

Carpool6.1%

Carpool

6.1%

Public transit1.1%

Public transit

1.1%

Walk0.0%

Walk

0.0%

Work from home27.6%

Work from home

27.6%

Other2.8%

Other

2.8%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min4.4%

Under 15 min

4.4%

15–29 min24.0%

15–29 min

24.0%

30–44 min32.4%

30–44 min

32.4%

45–59 min14.0%

45–59 min

14.0%

60+ min25.1%

60+ min

25.1%

Nearest airports · with airline service

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
14 mi

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 Marlton, 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).

Lightning · Very HighWinter weather · Very HighHeat wave · HighInland flooding · HighStrong wind · High

Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Prince George's County, which includes Marlton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindFloodWinter WeatherDense FogFlash Flood

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

Marlton 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 Marlton, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.

Median AQI

Good Days

306

per year

Moderate Days

per year

Unhealthy Days

per year

Prince George's County, county-wide

Marlton is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate86°F summers, 26°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Marlton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

65°/43°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

86°/65°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

69°/46°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

46°/26°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

45.0"

Annual Snowfall

15.9"

Hot Days/Year

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

103

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

111

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)

Show month-by-month table ↓

Month	High	Low	Precip
Jan	44°F	25°F	2.96"
Feb	47°F	26°F	2.66"
Mar	55°F	33°F	3.92"
Apr	67°F	44°F	3.38"
May	75°F	54°F	4.11"
Jun	84°F	63°F	4.20"
Jul	88°F	67°F	4.22"
Aug	86°F	65°F	4.12"
Sep	80°F	58°F	4.51"
Oct	69°F	46°F	4.13"
Nov	58°F	36°F	3.25"
Dec	48°F	29°F	3.55"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marlton

Uninsured

5.4%

of residents

No hospitals inside Marlton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Clinton

University of MD Capital Region Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Upper Marlboro

The closest cities within 60 miles

Rosaryville2 mi Westphalia4 mi Clinton6 mi Brandywine6 mi Brock Hall6 mi Camp Springs7 mi Forestville7 mi Largo8 mi Kettering8 mi Mitchellville9 mi Suitland9 mi Lake Arbor9 mi

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Marlton FAQ

Is Marlton, Maryland affordable?⌄

Marlton's median rent is $2,026/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,328/year. Median home value is $415,700.

Is Marlton, Maryland safe?⌄

Marlton 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 Marlton, Maryland?⌄

Prince George's County, which includes Marlton, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Marlton, Maryland?⌄

The cost of living in Marlton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,026/month and median household income is $109,328/year. The median home value is $415,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Marlton, Maryland?⌄

The average commute in Marlton is 40 minutes, which is significantly 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

Living inMarlton.

Life in Marlton

Marlton at a Glance

Demographics6.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria

Race & Ethnicity

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Languages Spoken at Home

Cost of Livingrent 19% above MD average

Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average

What Marlton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Commute40.3 min avg

How People Get to Work

Commute Time Distribution

Nearest airports · with airline service

Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average

Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025

Storm events by year

Air Quality40 median AQI — Good

Climate86°F summers, 26°F winters

Healthcare

No hospitals inside Marlton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio

Colleges Near Marlton (within 15 miles)

Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Dupont Park, 11 mi

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

Cities Near Marlton

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