Lanham, MD Area Guide

Get crime, demographics and other data for any location in Lanham, MD
Photo of Lanham, MD
( 5 Ratings )

Living in Lanham, MD

Ranks better than 65% of areas Follow

Lanham Area Facts

Area Score
Is This the Right Place for You? Local Insights Report
  • Uncover the key details before you move
  • Use local data to guide a smarter investment
  • Compare neighborhoods side by side
Local Insights Report

What do the locals think about Lanham?

Based on 5 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll

Lanham Reviews

Write a review about Lanham Tell people what you like or don't like about Lanham…
Lanham in the Thick of Things User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Lanham is a small community located right outside of Interstate 495 in Maryland. This highway runs around Washington D.C. into parts of Maryland and Virginia. Many workers use this highway for their commute. The jobs in Lanham are mainly local businesses and restaurants. There ar ...Read More e some big companies headquartered in the community, including Radio One and Shoppers Food Warehouse. Doctors Community Hospital also offers a lot of job opportunities.

Some of the best areas in Lanham are around Good Luck Road and Cipriano Road. Living in Lanham was peaceful, quiet and convenient. The cost of living is affordable and housing is available for singles and families in a variety of settings. The area schools are average and could use improvement in many areas. There is crime reported in the area from time to time, but some areas are more prone to certain offenses.

Amenities in Lanham and surrounding areas are plentiful. Shopping, dining, and nightlife are available within a 5 mile radius in all directions. Interstate 495, also known as the Capital Beltway, is a short distance from all areas of the community. This highway will take you to huge malls in surrounding areas, as well as fine dining and all the party spots. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Lanham?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Lanham, MD Livability

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      Compare Neighborhoods & Addresses Local Insights Report

      Why stop at city-to-city? With Local Insights, you can compare neighborhoods, zip codes, or even exact addresses. Access 300+ hyperlocal data points—from schools and crime to housing and amenities—to see which area is the better fit.

      Local Insights Report

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lanham? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sherman Park
      Glenwood Park
      Lanham Forest Recreation Center
      Glenn Dale Park
      Meloy Field
      Seabrook Park
      Seabrook Park
      Kagle Tract Recreation Center

      Entertainment

      Marietta House Museum
      Old Greenbelt Theatre
      Greenbelt MakerSpace
      Greenbelt Arts Center
      Greenbelt Museum

      Food & Drink

      Slim Chickens
      Chipotle
      McDonald's
      Panda Express
      Chick-fil-A
      Panera Bread
      Wingstop
      Bojangles'

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Lanham? Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Lanham.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lanham? The cost of living in Lanham is 132/100 - which is 11% higher than Maryland.
      Lanham
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lanham? Lanham crime rates are 2,416, which are 3% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,416 per 100k people

      6% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      6% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lanham? The median income in Lanham is $88,054 which is 16% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $88,05459% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,5366% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      62% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lanham a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lanham home prices? Lanham home prices are $329,000 - which is 13% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $329,00078% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,69579% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      77%

      22% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Lanham have good schools? The Lanham graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Lanham a good place to live? Lanham has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      59%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      4 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2025