At a Glance
Median Income
$62,349
$31,230 per capita
Home Value
$199,600
Zillow: $221,991
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
17.7% smoking rate
How Dundalk Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dundalk's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dundalk a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dundalk residents earn a median household income of $62,349 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,230. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% 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 Dundalk is $199,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,991. Median rent is $1,412/month, with 35.8% 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 1955.
Education
14.7% of adults in Dundalk hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dundalk has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population65,441
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density4,999/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,349
Per Capita$31,230
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,600
Rent$1,412
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$221,991
Housing Units26,750
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Dundalk was founded in 1856.
The median home in Dundalk was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.