Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Lanham

Affordability in Lanham, MD

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Lanham is $2,050 per month, against a median household income of $103,556 per year. Renters make up 23% of households, meaning affordable and income-based options serve a smaller but important share of the community.

Safety

No violent crime rate figure is available for Lanham in FBI Crime Data Explorer at this time. For local public safety information, the Prince George's County Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving this area.

• HUD-assisted buildings mapped for flood risk: 7 of 7 properties were assessed; none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Lanham

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Lanham has a Walk Score of 49 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 39. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically.

Residents without a car may want to review bus route access before committing to a unit, as most errands are likely to require driving.

Schools

9 schools across 1 district serve Lanham, including 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Lanham, MD

The median household income in Lanham is $103,556 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median market rent is $2,050 per month, which reflects how competitive housing costs can be in this area for renters on fixed or limited incomes.

Affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference here. Lease Lantern tracks 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted buildings in Lanham, covering 47 total units across the city.

• Median household income: $103,556/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $2,050/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 23% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted buildings tracked: 7
• Total affordable units: 47

Environment

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Lanham have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure among these properties is low.