How many renters in Marlow Heights, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
70.1% (±13.5 points) of renting households in Marlow Heights, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 70.1% (±13.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 63.4% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.8% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Marlow Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.3% (±4.2 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±7.6 points) | 11.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.1% (±9.4 points) | 12.2% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±5.7 points) | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 63.4% (±12.2 points) | 43.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Marlow Heights against Prince George's County, its state and the nation
| Marlow Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 70.1% (±13.5 points) | 52.9% (±1.4 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 63.4% (±12.2 points) | 43.7% (±1.2 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.8% (±5.5 points) | 31.6% (±0.7 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,688 (±$7,246) | $67,658 (±$1,469) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,657 (±$86) | $1,799 (±$14) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Marlow Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Prince George's County (52.9%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (51.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Prince George's County, Marlow Heights ranks 8 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Marlow Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow Heights | — | 70.1% (±13.5 points) | — |
| Temple Hills | 0.8 mi | 64.0% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Hill | 1.3 mi | 50.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 1.8 mi | 47.8% (±10.9 points) | Lower |
| Camp Springs | 1.8 mi | 39.3% (±13.8 points) | Lower |
| Glassmanor | 2.1 mi | 64.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Suitland | 2.2 mi | 54.7% (±7.3 points) | Lower |
| Oxon Hill | 2.7 mi | 52.2% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Morningside | 3.0 mi | 50.0% (±59.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hillcrest Heights, MD (47.8%), Camp Springs, MD (39.3%), Suitland, MD (54.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fairmount Heights | 86.4% (±40.5 points) |
| 3 | Berwyn Heights | 77.8% (±23.2 points) |
| 4 | Coral Hills | 72.7% (±15.9 points) |
| 5 | Glenn Dale | 72.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 6 | Melwood | 71.8% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Landover Hills | 71.4% (±46.0 points) |
| 8 | Marlow Heights | 70.1% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Fairwood | 68.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 10 | College Park | 65.7% (±5.9 points) |
| 11 | District Heights | 65.5% (±17.9 points) |
| 12 | Glassmanor | 64.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | Temple Hills | 64.0% (±12.2 points) |
| 14 | Bladensburg | 62.5% (±14.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 80 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).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Marlow Heights
Are renters in Marlow Heights rent-burdened?
70.1% of renting households in Marlow Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Marlow Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Marlow Heights, MD spends 41.8% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlow Heights CDP, Maryland
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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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