Kettering

Upper Marlboro, MD

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Kettering - Upper Marlboro, MD

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Kettering is about seven miles north of Upper Marlboro, providing winding streets and mature trees for a peaceful community atmosphere. Kettering is dotted with single-family homes and townhouses for rent. At the center of the neighborhood, Watkins Regional Park provides a beautiful green space that features an antique carousel, a Wizard of Oz-themed playground, a mini train, a mini golf course, tennis courts, a nature center, and the Old Maryland Farm.

Explore the culinary landscape in Kettering at Maryland's Fresh Seafood, a casual spot that serves fresh seafood to locals. Homeboy Seafood offers a carry-out option, specializing in crab, shrimp, and home-style desserts. Meet up with locals at Peter's Carry Out, where you can enjoy fresh ingredients in classic Chinese dishes with a twist.

Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Kettering - Upper Marlboro, MD

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3.9 33 Reviews

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9 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

I would live in this area again, its decent

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

The area is upcoming and growing. There are lots of stores within walking distance. Neighbors try to keep their property look good.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Most of the high paying jobs in this area in with the Federal Government.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

This area is growing and new businesses are up and coming.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Watkins Regional Park
  • Old Maryland Farm
  • Watkins Nature Center
  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • School House Pond

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.