Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Club House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
New Deal Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Marietta House Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Stadium
Old Greenbelt Theatre
Cinema
Greenbelt MakerSpace
Theatre Arts
Greenbelt Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Greenbelt Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (3) F
Slim Chickens
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Quinzos Sub
Fast Food
Eastgate Liquors
Alcohol
450 Drive In Liquors
Alcohol
America's Best Wings
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
North South Liquor
Alcohol
Five Guys
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Ardwick Liquor and Carry Out
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fairwood Cafe Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Woodmore Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Dorsey Chapel
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Bee Yoga Fusion
Gym
Greenbelt Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Chef Lou's Desserts
Bakery
Greenbelt Co-op Supermarket and Pharmacy
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Palawan Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Afrik International Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Sherman Park
Park
Glenwood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lanham Forest Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Glenn Dale Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Meloy Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Seabrook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Seabrook Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Kagle Tract Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Enterprise Estates Recreation Center
Park
Shops (2) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
AT&T Wireless
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Furniture Assembly Experts
Home Improvement
Lighthouse Christian Bookstore
Books
K&G Fasion Superstore
Clothing
Lowe's
Home Improvement
G.W. Beauty Supply
Beauty
Eastgate Barber & Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Angel Nails
Beauty
Silver Dollar
Convenience Store
DP Unisex
Hairdresser
xboost mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Mall
Chau Nails
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
One Stop International Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Cherry Blossom Intimates
Clothing
JCPenney
Department Store
Tiffany Pretty
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Lanham.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Seabrook
Transit Station
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Transit Station
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Transit Station
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
New Carrollton
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Landover
Bus Stop
Landover
Bus Stop
Landover
Bus Stop
Landover
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.4% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lanham is 132/100 - which is 11% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D+

Lanham crime rates are 2,213 per 100k, which is 9% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,779 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
433 crimes per 100k D
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employment A+

The median income in Lanham is $88,054 - which is 16% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$88,054 A+
Unemployment Rate
7.6% F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Dentist
New Carrollton City Police Department
Police
West Lanham Hills Fire Department
Fire Station
Doctors Community Hospital
Hospital
Glendale
Fire Station
West Lanham Hills Fire Department
Fire Station
Milestone medical services
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic
Unknown Name
Dentist
Kentland Fire Station Company 33
Fire Station
Maryland National Capital Park Police Headquarters
Police
East Pines Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Prince Georges County Sheriff's Office
Police
Landover Hills Fire Station Company 30
Fire Station
Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
United States Park Police Greenbelt Station
Police
Lake Arbor Dental
Dentist
Harmon Orthodontics
Dentist
Plumbers Local 5 Health & Wellness Center
Clinic
Magnolia Dental
Dentist
Riverdale Heights Fire Station Company 13
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing A+

Lanham home prices are $329,000 - which is 13% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$329,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D-

The Lanham graduation rate is 78% - which is 9% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Thomas Johnson Middle
The Academy Of Saint Matthias The Apostle
Seabrook Elementary
James Mchenry Elementary
Gaywood Elementary
Seabrook Aventist Early Learning Center
Lanham Christian School
Robert Goddard Montessori
Glenn Dale Elementary
Genesis Christian Day School
Catherine T. Reed Elementary
Howard B. Owens Science Center
Magnolia Elementary
Ardmore Elementary
Carrollton Elementary
Shabach! Christian Academy
Turning Point Academy Public Charter
Robert Frost Elementary
Reid Temple Christian Academy
Charles Carroll Middle
Margaret Brent Regional Center
Glenarden Woods Elementary
Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School
Nasa Goddard Child Development Center
Lamont Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Lanham Christian School
Pathways School--Duval Re-Entry
Duval High
Charles Herbert Flowers High
Washington New Church School
Eleanor Roosevelt High
New Hope Academy
Woodstream Christian Academy
Washington United Christian Academy
Parkdale High
The Foundation School
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ratings C-

Lanham has an overall rating of 59% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D+
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Lanham in the Thick of Things 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
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sherman Park
      Glenwood Park
      Unknown Name
      Lanham Forest Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
      Glenn Dale Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

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

      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 2,213, which are 9% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,213 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      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

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