At a Glance
Median Income
$135,412
$54,044 per capita
Home Value
$438,200
Zillow: $482,284
Median Rent
$2,206/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Elkridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elkridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elkridge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elkridge residents earn a median household income of $135,412 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,044. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% 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 Elkridge is $438,200 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,284. Median rent is $2,206/month, with 33.9% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Elkridge reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
56.7% of adults in Elkridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elkridge has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population26,183
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density3,132/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,412
Per Capita$54,044
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$438,200
Rent$2,206
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$482,284
Housing Units9,177
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity31.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation134 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+23.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Elkridge was built in 2003.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
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