Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Eldersburg is a mid-size city in Maryland with a population of 30,626. Residents earn $146,598 per year, which is 95% above the national average.
Based on current data, Eldersburg receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Eldersburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Eldersburg is $146,598, which is significantly higher than the national average — 95% above $75,149. This places Eldersburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Eldersburg is $478,800, making it a premium housing market at 70% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,655 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Eldersburg is a highly educated community — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Eldersburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $146,598 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $59,145 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,728 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,342 |
| County GDP | $37,130M |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Healthcare | 1,202 |
| Retail | 822 |
| Manufacturing | 168 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.71% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.8% |
| Census Median | $478,800 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| Median List Price | $549,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $219 |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.4% |
| Price Drops | 30.6% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,655 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,202 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.71% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4042°N, 76.9526°W |
| County FIPS | 24027 |
Winner: Democrat by 41.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.5% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Total Area | 39.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,202 |
| Restaurants | 703 |
| Retail Stores | 822 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.8% |