Landover

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Landover, MD Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,558

Population

24,737

Renter Mix

53% Rent

A terrific option for DC-area commuters.

Commuter Metro Golf Affordable Sports

Sitting just inside the Capital Beltway, Landover offers Washington, D.C. proximity with breathing room. The Metro’s Orange Line provides easy downtown access, while U.S. Highway 50 connects you to the wider metro area. Nearby Greenbelt Park, a national park, offers hiking and picnicking, with Colmar Manor Community Park providing casual outdoor space. FedExField anchors the community’s southeastern edge, drawing crowds for NFL games and major events year-round.

The rental market features diverse options, from garden-style apartments to spacious townhomes with more square footage than closer-in neighborhoods. Studios to multi-bedroom floor plans provide flexibility for various needs. Named after the Welsh town of Llandovery, Landover blends historical character with practical, well-connected suburban living.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$62,945

Average: $78,740

Education

5,070

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

12,885

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

29%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Landover has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Landover, MD is $1,259 for a studio, $1,558 for one bedroom, $1,856 for two bedrooms, and $2,499 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Landover has increased by 2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,558/month
685 Sq Ft
House
$2,441/month
671 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bladensburg Waterfront Park
  • Dueling Creek Natural Area
  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • National Arboretum
  • Greenbelt Park

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.