Lanham SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Lanham summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lanham. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lanham is 129 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lanham is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lanham is $447,101.
The median income in Lanham is $103,556.
Lanham's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lanham Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lanham | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 180 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lanham, MD Weather
The average high in Lanham is 66.2° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 74.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lanham |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lanham Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lanham
The current population in Lanham is 11,433. The population has increased 28.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,433 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 11,956 | 2.5% |
| 2022 | 11,662 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 11,460 | 3.7% |
| 2020 | 11,054 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,120 | 8.0% |
| 2018 | 10,301 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 10,511 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 10,219 | -6.8% |
| 2015 | 10,967 | 8.6% |
| 2014 | 10,102 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 9,943 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 9,606 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 9,515 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 8,931 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lanham
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Lanham is:
4.7% White with 533 White residents.
52.6% African American with 6,016 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.1% Asian with 580 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 23 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 426 Two Or More residents.
33.7% Hispanic with 3,855 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lanham | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.7% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 52.6% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.7% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lanham
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Lanham is 53.4% female with 6,110 female residents.
Lanham is 46.6% male with 5,323 male residents.
| Gender | Lanham | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lanham for adults over 25
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15.0% of adults in Lanham completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Lanham completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Lanham completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lanham completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Lanham completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Lanham completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Lanham completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Lanham completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Lanham completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lanham | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lanham, Maryland
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3.4% of households in Lanham earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Lanham earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.7% of households in Lanham earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Lanham earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.4% of households in Lanham earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Lanham earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Lanham earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Lanham earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.9% of households in Lanham earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.2% of households in Lanham earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lanham | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.2% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
