At a Glance
Median Income
$146,598
$59,145 per capita
Home Value
$478,800
Zillow: $549,073
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Eldersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldersburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldersburg residents earn a median household income of $146,598 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,145. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,342 business establishments, including 703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldersburg is $478,800 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $549,073. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 25.1% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Eldersburg reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 472/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in Eldersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldersburg 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
Population30,626
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density769/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,598
Per Capita$59,145
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$478,800
Rent$1,655
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$549,073
Housing Units10,906
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property472/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation650 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldersburg was built in 1988.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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