Lanham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in central Prince George's County, Maryland. Situated just outside the Capital Beltway (I-495), Lanham serves as a prominent commuter suburb for the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The community blends the quietude of suburban living with immediate access to major economic hubs, federal agencies, and cross-state transit lines.
While largely residential, Lanham is known for its diverse population, extensive parks, and close proximity to notable institutions like the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in neighboring Greenbelt and the University of Maryland, College Park. Over the decades, it has evolved from a rural railway stop into a vibrant, multicultural community representing a cross-section of modern American suburban life.