The Town FilesMarlow Heights, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 6,169 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $387,600
- Household income
- $55,502
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 44.8
Marlow Heights is a community of 6,169 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $387,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Maryland towns, more vibrant than 89% of Maryland towns, better transit than 86% of Maryland towns.
How Marlow Heights ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Marlow Heights is worth $387,600, below the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 7.0 times the median household income of $55,502, which is more affordable than 2% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,657 a month. 40.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marlow Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,657 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $55,502 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 40.7% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marlow Heights
| People | Marlow Heights | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.5% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.3% | 94.3% |
Weather in Marlow Heights
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 46.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlow Heights since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 67 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Marlow Heights itself the ACS puts it at 15.1%.
Towns near Marlow Heights
- Temple Hills, MD0.8 mi · 8,350 people · home $366,200
- Silver Hill, MD1.3 mi · 6,381 people · home $323,200
- Hillcrest Heights, MD1.8 mi · 15,793 people · home $364,000
- Camp Springs, MD1.8 mi · 22,734 people · home $415,000
- Glassmanor, MD2.1 mi · 18,430 people · home $351,000
- Suitland, MD2.2 mi · 25,839 people · home $334,800
- Oxon Hill, MD2.7 mi · 18,791 people · home $359,800
- Coral Hills, MD3.8 mi · 9,997 people · home $339,200
Marlow Heights questions
Is Marlow Heights, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marlow Heights scores better for retirees than 12% of Maryland towns and quieter than 13%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Marlow Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Marlow Heights is valued at $387,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,502, so homes cost about 7.0 times income. Median rent is $1,657 a month.
What is the weather like in Marlow Heights?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.8 inches of precipitation a year and 13.7 inches of snow.
Does Marlow Heights get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlow Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)