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Konterra, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
3,212 Population 529/sq mi density
$144,750 Median Income $63,050 per capita
$512,500 Home Value $472,744 Zillow
$2,807 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$144,750 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$512,500 home value, $2,807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Konterra, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$144,750
93% above
$63,050 per capita
Home Value
$512,500
82% above
Zillow: $472,744
Median Rent
$2,807/mo
141% above
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
56% above
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
49% above
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Konterra Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Konterra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
193%
Home Value
182%
Rent
241%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
149%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Konterra 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

Konterra residents earn a median household income of $144,750 , which is 93% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $63,050. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Konterra is $512,500 , 82% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,744. Median rent is $2,807/month, with 51.0% 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 2004.

Safety & Crime

Konterra 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

50.2% of adults in Konterra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Konterra has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,212
Median Age51.2 yrs
Density529/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$144,750
Per Capita$63,050
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$512,500
Rent$2,807
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$472,744
Housing Units1,184
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation317 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+30.8%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute37 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Konterra was built in 2004.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% 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.