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Upper Marlboro, MD

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Upper Marlboro.

Population: 106,135 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Upper Marlboro, MD is $468,072 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $486,645 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,414/month. 21 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, winter weather, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$468,072

Typical home value

-0.8%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$468,072
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+52.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$473,451
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$486,645
Median list price
$472,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
+3.2%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
345
For-sale inventory
364
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
384
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
113

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,414/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,204/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,438/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,107/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,658/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
21
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Arrowhead Elementary, Frederick Douglass High, Marlton Elementary, Mattaponi Elementary, Melwood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
131
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Andrews Air Force Base (5.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.5°F
Average high
67.5°F
Average low
47.5°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
8.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
306
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,481
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
120,092
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
109,530

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
56
Nearest national park
Fort Dupont Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Fort Dupont Park, Anacostia Park, Harmony Hall
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Freeway Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Joint Base Andrews (ADW) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
31
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CORP, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,153 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
11.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,914
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
85.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
230,342
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,090

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Upper MarlboroState medianUS median
Typical home value$468,072$446,567$288,527
Median sale price$486,645$450,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,414/mo$1,998/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,914$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Upper Marlboro, MD?
$468,072.
What is the median sale price in Upper Marlboro, MD?
$486,645.
How long do homes take to sell in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Typical rent: $2,414/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind.
Is Upper Marlboro, MD in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 131 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Upper Marlboro, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Upper Marlboro, MD?
21 schools (12 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Upper Marlboro, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Upper Marlboro, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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