The Town FilesLake Arbor, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 14,541 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $460,600
- Household income
- $121,211
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 44.6
Lake Arbor is a community of 14,541 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $460,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 95% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Maryland towns, more upscale than 83% of Maryland towns.
How Lake Arbor ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lake Arbor is worth $460,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $121,211, which is more affordable than 52% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,431 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lake Arbor | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $460,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,431 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $121,211 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lake Arbor
| People | Lake Arbor | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.8% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 19.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Lake Arbor
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Arbor since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 7.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 1, 2021.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Lake Arbor itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Towns near Lake Arbor
- Springdale, MD2.0 mi · 5,301 people · home $474,200
- Glenarden, MD2.0 mi · 6,402 people · home $409,700
- Largo, MD2.0 mi · 11,605 people · home $387,800
- Summerfield, MD2.1 mi · 14,758 people · home $348,100
- Mitchellville, MD2.2 mi · 11,136 people · home $512,100
- Kettering, MD2.6 mi · 14,424 people · home $418,500
- Woodmore, MD3.0 mi · 4,513 people · home $604,600
- Landover, MD3.2 mi · 25,998 people · home $313,900
Lake Arbor questions
Is Lake Arbor, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lake Arbor scores better for retirees than 42% of Maryland towns and quieter than 27%. 21.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Lake Arbor?
The median owner-occupied home in Lake Arbor is valued at $460,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,211, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,431 a month.
What is the weather like in Lake Arbor?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Lake Arbor get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lake Arbor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)