About Marlton
Marlton is a small unincorporated community in southern Maryland.
Officially, Marlton is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.93 square miles.
📰 Marlton News Today
- Woman killed by fallen tree in Prince George's County during Thursday night storms WJLA · Jun 12
- Marlton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Women killed by falling trees in Montgomery County, Prince George's County NBC4 Washington · Jun 12
- 'Lets you know how powerful these storms are' | Thunderstorms claim 2 lives in Maryland WUSA9 · Jun 12
- 2 women killed by falling trees during Maryland storms FOX 5 DC · Jun 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marlton Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMaryland
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.93 sq mi
Coordinates38.7611, -76.7865