Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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Upper Marlboro, MD—20774

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$460,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$128,000

30.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

53

59.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.2%

Median Rent

$2,600

8.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,780

6.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,300

5.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$3,100

10.0% YoY Growth

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Home Price Trends — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Upper Marlboro, MD is $460,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Upper Marlboro, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$460,000	-0.1%
Single Family	$489,000	-0.6%
Condos	$258,000	2.0%

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 $2,670, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Upper Marlboro, MD is studios: $1,990, 1-bedrooms: $1,730, 2-bedrooms: $2,310, 3-bedrooms: $3,080, 4-bedrooms: $3,340. The most common rental property sizes in Upper Marlboro, MD are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.0% and 26.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,600	$2,670
Studio Rent	$1,850	$1,990
1 Bed Rent	$1,780	$1,730
2 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,310
3 Bed Rent	$3,100	$3,080
4 Bed Rent	$3,280	$3,340

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.7%

1 Bedroom

26.8%

2 Bedrooms

40.0%

3 Bedrooms

16.5%

4 Bedrooms

6.9%

5+ Bedrooms

4.1%

Property Listings — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Upper Marlboro, MD is 42. This is a increase of 51.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$477,000	1.0%
Listing Count	240	90.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	90.0%
Days on Market	53	59.0%

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Demographics — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Marlboro, MD has a population of 52,200, which has increased by 11.6% over the past 5 years. Upper Marlboro, MD is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 46.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 19.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	52,200	11.6%
% Under 18	20.1%	2.0%
% Seniors	16.2%	6.6%
% WFH	19.6%	390.0%
% w/ College Degree	46.3%	10.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Upper Marlboro, MD is a predominantly black area, with 86.4% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 3.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Upper Marlboro, MD is white, making up 4.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.3% of the population in Upper Marlboro, MD, and this percentage has increased by 9.4% 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	4.4%	18.9%
% Black	86.4%	-3.0%
% Hispanic	4.0%	29.0%
% Asian	1.8%	-10.0%
% Foreign Born	16.3%	9.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Upper Marlboro, MD

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 878 mortgage originations in Upper Marlboro, MD, of which 63.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Upper Marlboro, MD. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	878
% Conventional Loans	63.0%
% Government Loans	37.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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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 11.8%. 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. In Upper Marlboro, MD, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	601
Total Units Section 8	600
% Rentals under Section 8	11.8%
% Occupied Section 8	94.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$430	$1,780	$2,210
2 Bedroom	$190	$2,300	$2,490
3 Bedroom	$10	$3,100	$3,110
4 Bedroom	$390	$3,280	$3,670