At a Glance
Median Income
$136,064
$59,839 per capita
Home Value
$475,700
Zillow: $586,678
Median Rent
$1,868/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.7%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.4% smoking rate
How Cape St. Claire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cape St. Claire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cape St. Claire a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cape St. Claire residents earn a median household income of $136,064 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,839. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,637 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cape St. Claire is $475,700 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $586,678. Median rent is $1,868/month, with 26.9% 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 1978.
Education
55.7% of adults in Cape St. Claire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cape St. Claire 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.
Data Overview
People
Population9,016
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density4,508/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$136,064
Per Capita$59,839
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$475,700
Rent$1,868
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$586,678
Housing Units3,443
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,444/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation81 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.7%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Cape St. Claire was built in 1978.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.