Dundalk, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
65,441 Population
$62,349 Median Income
$199,600 Home Value
$1,412 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
37.4 yrs Median Age
14.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.3
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population65,441
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density4,999/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 64.4%

Economy

3.3/5
Median Income$62,349
Per Capita Income$31,230
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty Rate16.6%
County GDP$65,579M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$199,600
Zillow Value$219,759
Median Rent$1,412
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,648

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Depression25.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul33° / 77°
Rain47 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.85
Libraries (County)25

Community

2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute25 min
Work From Home7.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Dundalk Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$62,349
Home Value$199,600
Median Rent$1,412
Poverty Rate16.6%
Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
Unemployment4.4%
Avg Temperature55.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population65,441
Population Density4,999 per sq mi
Median Age37.4 years
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64.4% Black 17.8% Hispanic 2.3% Other 15.5%
White64.4%
Black or African American17.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.5%

Language

English Only86.3%
Spanish Speakers13.7%
English 86.3% Spanish 13.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.4%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

17% below avg
Median Household Income$62,349
Per Capita Income$31,230
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,593
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$65,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.4%
Poverty Rate16.6%
Total Establishments (County)14,856
County GDP$65,579M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,502
Healthcare Facilities1,644
Retail Stores1,644
Manufacturing363
Total Establishments14,856

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,502 Healthcare 1,644 Retail 1,644 Manufacturing 363

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$65,400
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,571

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.8 min
Work From Home7.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

29% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$199,600
Zillow Home Value Index$219,759

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$225,000
Price Per Sq Ft$166
Homes Sold (month)48
Sale-to-List Ratio97.3%
Price Drops16.4%
Active Inventory104

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.4%

Rental Costs

21% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,412
Zillow Rent Index$1,733

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedroom$1,648
3 Bedroom$2,123
4 Bedroom$2,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,571
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.79%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.9%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.3%
Physical Inactivity33.2%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup75.9%
Premature Death Rate15,998 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.9 / 10
Exercise Access98.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,644
Restaurants (County)1,502

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)45

Temperature

33°F Jan 77°F Jul
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Land Area13.1 sq mi (33.9 km²)
Population Density4,999 per sq mi
Latitude39.2668°
Longitude-76.4965°
County FIPS24510

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 12.2%
D 85.2%

Democrat +73 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
High School+84.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.85

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density4,999 per sq mi
Land Area13.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)45

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