**Q: Where is Lanham located?** **A:** Lanham is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, just east of Washington, D.C., outside the Capital Beltway.
**Q: Is Lanham an incorporated city?** **A:** No, Lanham is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP).
**Q: What is the population of Lanham?** **A:** The population is approximately 26,000 residents.
**Q: How far is Lanham from Washington D.C.?** **A:** It is about 10 to 12 miles from downtown Washington D.C., taking roughly 20-30 minutes by car depending on traffic.
**Q: What is the nearest major airport?** **A:** Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are both about 30-40 minutes away.
**Q: Is Lanham safe?** **A:** Lanham is generally considered a safe, family-oriented suburb, though standard precautions against property crime should be taken.
**Q: Are there major religious centers in Lanham?** **A:** Yes, it is famous for the Diyanet Center of America (a major Islamic center) and the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple (a massive Hindu temple).
**Q: What is the main highway running through Lanham?** **A:** Route 450 (Annapolis Road) is the main local artery, with the Capital Beltway (I-495) and US Route 50 nearby.
**Q: What public transportation is available?** **A:** Lanham is served by the Metrobus, the county's TheBus, and the nearby MARC train at Seabrook Station. New Carrollton Metro Station is also very close.
**Q: What is the local hospital?** **A:** Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center is located right in Lanham.
**Q: What school district serves Lanham?** **A:** Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS).
**Q: What is the weather like?** **A:** Lanham has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and cool winters. Snowfall occurs but is generally moderate.
**Q: Is Lanham a good place to live?** **A:** Yes, it is popular for its diversity, proximity to D.C., strong sense of community, and relative affordability compared to D.C. proper.
**Q: What is the relationship between Lanham and Seabrook?** **A:** They are adjacent communities that were once grouped together by the Census Bureau as "Lanham-Seabrook." They share many resources and are often thought of together.
**Q: Who provides water and electricity?** **A:** WSSC provides water and sewer services, while Pepco provides electricity.
**Q: Are there parks in Lanham?** **A:** Yes, there are several local parks, including the Lanham Forest Recreation Center and Whitfield Community Park.
**Q: What is the cost of living in Lanham?** **A:** The cost of living is slightly above the national average, primarily due to housing costs in the D.C. metro area, but it remains competitive for the region.
**Q: Does Lanham have a downtown area?** **A:** Because it is unincorporated, it does not have a traditional "downtown," but rather commercial strip centers primarily along Route 450.
**Q: Is NASA located in Lanham?** **A:** NASA Goddard Space Flight Center is officially located in nearby Greenbelt, but it borders Lanham and is a major employer for residents.
**Q: What kind of jobs do people in Lanham have?** **A:** Many residents work for the federal government, local government, military bases, healthcare, and high-tech defense contractors.