Marlow Heights, MD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,144 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,268 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$366,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$784 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George's County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Prince George's County
3
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area
3
Maryland
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 6 34
Feb 3 5 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 3 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 3 1 48
Dec 3 2 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 88% of residents leaning left and 8% leaning right.

Liberal (90%) (8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 5%
Hillary Clinton 93%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MD State Senate District 25, MD State Legislative District 25, MD
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Schools

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Colleges

Strayer University-Maryland
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
DeVry University-Virginia
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

United Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

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