Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Upper Marlboro, MD—20772

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$477,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$136,000

25.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

34

24.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.1%

Median Rent

$2,850

4.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,520

17.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,250

8.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,950

3.1% YoY Growth

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Home Price Trends — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Upper Marlboro, MD is $477,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Upper Marlboro, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$477,000	-0.2%
Single Family	$488,000	-0.2%
Condos	$313,000	-1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Upper Marlboro, MD is $2,850, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Upper Marlboro, MD is studios: $1,720, 1-bedrooms: $1,590, 2-bedrooms: $2,330, 3-bedrooms: $2,970, 4-bedrooms: $3,720. The most common rental property sizes in Upper Marlboro, MD are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 31.5% and 23.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,850	$2,850
Studio Rent	$1,600	$1,720
1 Bed Rent	$1,520	$1,590
2 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,330
3 Bed Rent	$2,950	$2,970
4 Bed Rent	$3,600	$3,720

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.1%

1 Bedroom

20.5%

2 Bedrooms

31.5%

3 Bedrooms

23.2%

4 Bedrooms

19.4%

5+ Bedrooms

2.3%

Property Listings — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Upper Marlboro, MD is 34. This is a increase of 24.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$510,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	250	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	1.1%	20.0%
Days on Market	34	24.0%

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Demographics — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Marlboro, MD has a population of 52,800, which has increased by 17.4% over the past 5 years. Upper Marlboro, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 20.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	52,800	17.4%
% Under 18	20.4%	-2.4%
% Seniors	14.7%	12.2%
% WFH	20.3%	351.1%
% w/ College Degree	45.6%	20.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Marlboro, MD is a predominantly black area, with 77.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Upper Marlboro, MD is white, making up 10.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.4% of the population in Upper Marlboro, MD, and this percentage has increased by 46.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	10.4%	-5.5%
% Black	77.9%	-2.4%
% Hispanic	6.7%	26.4%
% Asian	1.2%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	10.4%	46.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Upper Marlboro, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1216 mortgage originations in Upper Marlboro, MD, of which 56.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 49.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Upper Marlboro, MD. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,216
% Conventional Loans	56.0%
% Government Loans	44.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	17.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Upper Marlboro, MD under the Section 8 program is 13.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Upper Marlboro, MD, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	266
Total Units Section 8	266
% Rentals under Section 8	13.4%
% Occupied Section 8	94.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$590	$1,520	$2,110
2 Bedroom	$120	$2,250	$2,370
3 Bedroom	$10	$2,950	$2,960
4 Bedroom	-$100	$3,600	$3,500