At a Glance
Median Income
$104,257
$64,213 per capita
Home Value
$510,200
Zillow: $624,635
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
806/100K
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.7%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9.8% smoking rate
How Annapolis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Annapolis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Annapolis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Annapolis residents earn a median household income of $104,257 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,213. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Annapolis is $510,200 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $624,635. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Annapolis reports 806 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,111/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
53.7% of adults in Annapolis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Annapolis has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population40,744
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density5,651/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,257
Per Capita$64,213
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
B+
Home Value$510,200
Rent$1,855
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$624,635
Housing Units18,400
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent806/100K
Property2,111/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault539/100K
Burglary171/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Annapolis was built in 1974.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.