At a Glance
Median Income
$85,422
$50,360 per capita
Home Value
$392,000
Zillow: $468,253
Median Rent
$1,553/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.0%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Cockeysville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cockeysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cockeysville 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
Cockeysville residents earn a median household income of $85,422 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,360. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cockeysville is $392,000 , 39% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,253. Median rent is $1,553/month, with 28.0% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Cockeysville 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
49.0% of adults in Cockeysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cockeysville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23,265
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,944/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,422
Per Capita$50,360
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A
Home Value$392,000
Rent$1,553
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$468,253
Housing Units10,806
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Cockeysville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.