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Upper Marlboro, MD

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Small in size, big in personality.

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Moving to Upper Marlboro? You’ll be grateful for the close distance to nearby attractions and the sense of pride throughout the community. Located in Prince George’s County, the city is fused with urban and suburban amenities.

There’s much to enjoy about Upper Marlboro, and because it’s more intimate than other surrounding cities, it takes pride in putting on a series of events from homecoming games at local schools to show-stopping performances at the Show Place Arena. Darnall’s Chance House Museum is another city highlight that dates back to 1742.

Shopping in Upper Marlboro reflects the small, quaint ideology of the community. Fresh-baked goods and handmade crafts are purchased at the neighborhood Dutch Village Farmers Market. The distance to Washington D.C. gives residents a choice of either commuting into town by car or Metro rail.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper Marlboro, MD is $1,845 for a studio, $1,911 for one bedroom, $2,168 for two bedrooms, and $2,533 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper Marlboro has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,911/month
811 Sq Ft
House
$3,696/month
3,331 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,059/month
1,237 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Schools

Mattaponi Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

6
out of 10

Phyllis E. Williams Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

354 Students

6
out of 10

Barack Obama Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

746 Students

5
out of 10

Perrywood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

4
out of 10

Kettering Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

407 Students

4
out of 10

Kettering Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

915 Students

4
out of 10

James Madison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

873 Students

3
out of 10

Frederick Douglass High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,159 Students

5
out of 10

International High School @ Largo

Public

Grades 9-12

389 Students

4
out of 10

Largo High

Public

Grades 9-12

939 Students

3
out of 10

Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,257 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • School House Pond
  • Cheltenham Wetlands Park
  • Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary and Center
  • Patuxent Rural Life Museums
  • Mount Calvert Historical and Archaeological Park

Airports

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

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Living in Upper Marlboro

Transportation

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Upper Marlboro, Maryland is located essentially in between both Washington, DC and Baltimore City, which means that there are a wide variety of different transportation options that residents can choose to employ depending on their needs. United States Route 301 and Maryland Route 4, for example, both cut across Upper Marlboro at varying points and connect its residents to surrounding areas. The Stephanie Roper Highway is also accessible from Upper Marlboro, which allows its residents to travel out of the area where they can quickly pick up any one of the other major highways in Maryland (like Interstate 95 south or Route 29) to head into any area where they might want to go.

Shopping

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The Upper Marlboro, Maryland area features a number of different supermarkets that residents can choose to enjoy as well as businesses like hardware stores, car dealerships and more. Upper Marlboro also features an Amish market that is very popular with residents both in Upper Marlboro and the surrounding areas. If residents are looking for large chain stores to visit, however, they can head into nearby areas like Clinton, Waldorf, Bowie and more. All of these areas have large indoor and outdoor shopping malls featuring electronics stores, department stores and other types of retail businesses to enjoy.

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