How long do people stay in their homes in Lanham, MD?
16.5% (±4.4 points) of households in Lanham, MD moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 16.5% (±4.4 points)
- Since before 2000
- 28.0%
When households in Lanham moved in
| Moved in | Lanham | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.5% (±4.3 points) | 18.8% | 19.0% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 35.2% (±5.7 points) | 39.2% | 39.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 20.4% (±5.0 points) | 17.8% | 17.1% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.7% (±4.1 points) | 9.4% | 10.2% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Lanham, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in Prince George's County (23.0%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (23.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Lanham
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanham | — | 16.5% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Seabrook | 1.5 mi | 17.4% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 1.8 mi | 5.8% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| New Carrollton | 2.1 mi | 19.7% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchellville | 2.4 mi | 15.0% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenarden | 2.5 mi | 15.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 2.6 mi | 17.2% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Landover Hills | 3.3 mi | 11.9% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenbelt | 3.3 mi | 32.0% (±5.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springdale, MD (5.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenbelt, MD (32.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 44 (tie) | Seabrook | 17.4% (±3.5 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Forestville | 17.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 47 (tie) | Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 17.3% (±6.2 points) |
| 49 | Glenn Dale | 17.2% (±5.2 points) |
| 50 | Fairwood | 16.9% (±7.3 points) |
| 51 | Hillcrest Heights | 16.7% (±4.8 points) |
| 52 | Lanham | 16.5% (±4.4 points) |
| 53 | Capitol Heights | 16.4% (±8.8 points) |
| 54 | Fairmount Heights | 16.3% (±8.0 points) |
| 55 | North Brentwood | 16.1% (±8.6 points) |
| 56 | Berwyn Heights | 15.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Fort Washington | 15.1% (±3.3 points) |
| 57 (tie) | Glenarden | 15.1% (±5.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lanham is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lanham
How often do people move in Lanham?
16.5% of households in Lanham, MD moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Lanham have?
28.0% of households in Lanham have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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