How much are property taxes in Marlow Heights, MD?
Homeowners in Marlow Heights, MD pay a median of $4,075 (±$379) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,051.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,104.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $387,600.
In Marlow Heights, the median real estate tax went from $3,525 in 2015–2019 to $4,075 in 2020–2024 (+15.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,075 (±$379)
- With a mortgage
- $4,051
- Without a mortgage
- $4,104
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Marlow Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,075 (±$379) | $4,771 (±$45) | $4,093 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,051 (±$500) | $4,857 (±$58) | $4,195 (±$26) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,104 (±$600) | $4,509 (±$64) | $3,856 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $387,600 (±$32,685) | $426,000 (±$3,100) | $419,900 (±$1,385) | $332,700 |
In Marlow Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is not measurably different from Maryland ($4,093).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Prince George's County, Marlow Heights ranks 56 of 79 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 179 of 380.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Marlow Heights
The median tax ($4,075) is 1.1% of the median home value ($387,600).
Across Prince George's County the same ratio is 1.1%.
Across Maryland it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Marlow Heights have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,525 (±$179) | $4,075 (±$379) | +15.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $275,300 (±$12,415) | $387,600 (±$32,685) | +40.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,893 (±$77) | $2,038 (±$278) | +7.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Marlow Heights
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Heights | — | $4,075 (±$379) | — |
| Temple Hills | 0.8 mi | $3,682 (±$308) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Hill | 1.3 mi | $3,213 (±$562) | Lower |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1.8 mi | $3,966 (±$309) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Springs | 1.8 mi | $4,664 (±$188) | Higher |
| Glassmanor | 2.1 mi | $3,826 (±$519) | Not measurably different |
| Suitland | 2.2 mi | $3,809 (±$211) | Not measurably different |
| Oxon Hill | 2.7 mi | $3,833 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Morningside | 3.0 mi | $4,189 (±$851) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Silver Hill, MD ($3,213).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Camp Springs, MD ($4,664).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Seabrook | $4,336 (±$214) |
| 51 | District Heights | $4,268 (±$417) |
| 52 | Morningside | $4,189 (±$851) |
| 53 | Largo | $4,186 (±$396) |
| 54 | Chillum | $4,172 (±$319) |
| 55 | Cottage City | $4,077 (±$324) |
| 56 | Marlow Heights | $4,075 (±$379) |
| 57 | Upper Marlboro | $3,988 (±$849) |
| 58 | East Riverdale | $3,969 (±$327) |
| 59 | Hillcrest Heights | $3,966 (±$309) |
| 60 | Marlboro Village | $3,958 (±$393) |
| 61 | Fairmount Heights | $3,942 (±$740) |
| 62 | Seat Pleasant | $3,903 (±$358) |
Showing 13 of 79 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Marlow Heights 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), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marlow Heights
How much are property taxes in Marlow Heights?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Marlow Heights, MD is $4,075 (±$379) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Marlow Heights?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Marlow Heights, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Marlow Heights gone up?
In Marlow Heights, the median real estate tax went from $3,525 in 2015–2019 to $4,075 in 2020–2024 (+15.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Marlow Heights higher than in Prince George's County?
In Marlow Heights, the median real estate tax is lower than in Prince George's County ($4,771).
It is not measurably different from Maryland ($4,093).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland (place:50750, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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