At a Glance
Median Income
$157,891
$67,397 per capita
Home Value
$644,300
Zillow: $723,949
Median Rent
$2,001/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
472/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Ellicott City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ellicott City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ellicott City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ellicott City residents earn a median household income of $157,891 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,397. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Ellicott City is $644,300 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $723,949. Median rent is $2,001/month, with 32.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Ellicott City reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 472/100K.
Education
69.6% of adults in Ellicott City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ellicott City 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
Population73,737
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$157,891
Per Capita$67,397
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$644,300
Rent$2,001
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$723,949
Housing Units27,687
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property472/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation384 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+35.8%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ellicott City was built in 1991.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% 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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