City safety & data profile

Langley ParkMD

Langley Park, MD is a 19K-resident city in Prince George's County with a median household income of $85,321.

Prince George's County, Maryland. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Langley Park, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Langley Park has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $357,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$85,321
Median income
$357,200
Median home
28.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Langley Park

Langley Park posts a median household income higher than 55% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 45%
by median income, US cities

Where Langley Park income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$85,321 Top 45% higher than 55% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Langley Park, MD beyond the headline numbers

Langley Park sits inside Prince George's County, Maryland, at roughly 38.99°N, -76.98°W. Population 18,755, $85,321 median household income. Median home value $357,200, median rent $1,707. Poverty rate 28.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Langley Park's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.9%, then short sleep duration at 45%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Langley Park from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,755
Langley Park
Median Income
$85,321
+26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$357,200
+57% vs avg
Median Age
29.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Prince George's County) - Langley Park's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
960K+10%
Median Income
$101,798+38%
Median Home Value
$426,000+58%
Poverty Rate
10.8%+15%
Unemployment
6.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Langley Park, MD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,707/mo
Poverty Rate
28.3% +99% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 10.5%
Work From Home 3.1%
Public Transit 16%

Population

White 4.9%
African American 12.6%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.9%
Short Sleep Duration
45%
Physical Inactivity
43.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
43.6%
High Blood Pressure
31.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.4%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Diabetes
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 36%
Annual Checkup 65%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Langley Park, MD? ▼
Langley Park, MD has a population of 18,755 people, located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in Langley Park? ▼
The median household income in Langley Park, MD is $85,321 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28.3%.
What is the median home value in Langley Park? ▼
The median home value in Langley Park, MD is $357,200. Median rent is $1,707/month.
What are the top health concerns in Langley Park? ▼
The top health indicators in Langley Park include Obesity (45.9%), Short Sleep Duration (45%), Physical Inactivity (43.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Langley Park? ▼
The median age in Langley Park, MD is 29.5 years. 10.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Langley Park, MD is located in Prince George's County, Maryland. With a population of 19K and a $85,321 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Langley Park area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Langley Park's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Prince George's County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.