Lanham, MD
Living in Lanham
Bikeability51
Walkability32
Commute19
Public Transit63
Affordability26
Public Safety83
Airports97
Hospitals15
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+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
$86kMedian 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
$307kMedian Home Value-$36k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lanham, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lanham, MD
High Road Academy
0 miles, SE
The Academy of Saint Matthias the Apostle
0 miles, NW
High Road Upper School
0 miles, SE
Forbush School at Prince Georges County
0 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lanham, MD
University of Maryland Global Campus
3 miles, S
Bowie State University
6 miles, NE
Capitol Technology University
6 miles, N
University of Maryland-College Park
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lanham, MD
Doctors' Community Hospital
2 miles, NW
Umd Prince George's Hospital Ctr
5 miles, SW
Laurel Regional Medical Center
9 miles, N