At a Glance
Median Income
$122,574
$26,334 per capita
Home Value
$437,300
Zillow: $509,047
Median Rent
$2,056/mo
21.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
79.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.5% smoking rate
How Jessup Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jessup's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jessup 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
Jessup residents earn a median household income of $122,574 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,334. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Jessup is $437,300 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,047. Median rent is $2,056/month, with 21.2% 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 2011.
Education
18.8% of adults in Jessup hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jessup has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population9,147
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,512/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$122,574
Per Capita$26,334
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$437,300
Rent$2,056
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$509,047
Housing Units1,780
Rent Burden21.2%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+79.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Jessup was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.