At a Glance
Median Income
$110,051
$52,967 per capita
Home Value
$405,800
Zillow: $410,608
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
33.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Catonsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Catonsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Catonsville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Catonsville residents earn a median household income of $110,051 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,967. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Catonsville is $405,800 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,608. Median rent is $1,697/month, with 33.7% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Catonsville reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
51.9% of adults in Catonsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Catonsville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population42,717
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density3,060/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,051
Per Capita$52,967
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$405,800
Rent$1,697
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$410,608
Housing Units16,757
Rent Burden33.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation482 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Catonsville was built in 1964.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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