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Calverton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
17,721 Population 3,869/sq mi density
$108,315 Median Income $47,049 per capita
$468,600 Home Value $454,122 Zillow
$2,208 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
371 Violent Crime/100K 1,794 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$108,315 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$468,600 home value, $2,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
371 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Calverton, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,315
44% above
$47,049 per capita
Home Value
$468,600
66% above
Zillow: $454,122
Median Rent
$2,208/mo
90% above
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
371/100K
2% below
1,794/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.5%
29% above
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Calverton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Calverton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
144%
Home Value
166%
Rent
190%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Calverton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Calverton residents earn a median household income of $108,315 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,049. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Calverton is $468,600 , 66% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $454,122. Median rent is $2,208/month, with 33.0% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Calverton reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,794/100K.

Education

43.5% of adults in Calverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Calverton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population17,721
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,869/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,315
Per Capita$47,049
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A
Home Value$468,600
Rent$2,208
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$454,122
Housing Units6,289
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent371/100K
Property1,794/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation339 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+23.3%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Calverton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.