Lanham, MD

Living in Lanham

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Bikeability 51
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Walkability 32
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Commute 19
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Public Transit 63
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Affordability 26
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 15
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Colleges 68
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Schools 46
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Residents

11k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated -6% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black55%
Caucasian10%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income -$2.4k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office14%
Service28%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$307k Median Home Value -$36k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$461 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196933%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lanham

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Prince George's County29

Property Crime in Lanham

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Prince George's County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(9%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton90%
Donald Trump7%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 3 6
Feb 38 3 4
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 56 3 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 58 4 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 39 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lanham

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding18
Blizzard2
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Private Schools

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High Road Academy
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