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Upper Marlboro, MD—20774

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$469,000
1.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$128,000
30.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
36
39.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.2%
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

Other Zip Codes in Upper Marlboro, MD

20772
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Upper Marlboro, MD

As of May '26, the median home price in Upper Marlboro, MD is $469,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Upper Marlboro, MD are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$469,000-1.0%
Single Family $498,000-1.2%
Condos $261,0000.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $162,000
    -3.6%
    2 Bed
    		$294,000-1.3%
    3 Bed
    		$440,000-0.9%
    4 Bed
    		$550,000-1.4%
    5 Bed $726,148-1.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    8.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    27.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    30.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    13.4%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage 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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Upper Marlboro, MD is 36. This is a increase of 39.0% 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.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$479,000-10.0%
    Listing Count
    		25423.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%23.0%
    Days on Market
    		3639.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		52,20011.6%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Upper Marlboro, MD

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
    Median Home Price$469,000
    Median Household Income$128,000

    Upper Marlboro, MD — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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