Lansdowne, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
8,879 Population 3,894/sq mi density
$72,845 Median Income $32,164 per capita
$201,500 Home Value $298,947 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 40.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,845 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,500 home value, $1,298/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lansdowne, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,845
3% below
$32,164 per capita
Home Value
$201,500
29% below
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
40.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Lansdowne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
71%
Rent
112%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lansdowne a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lansdowne residents earn a median household income of $72,845 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% 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 Lansdowne is $201,500 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,947. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 40.8% 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 1956.

Education

12.5% of adults in Lansdowne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lansdowne has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population8,879
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density3,894/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,845
Per Capita$32,164
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,500
Rent$1,298
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$298,947
Housing Units3,709
Rent Burden40.8%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation15 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25

Did You Know?

Lansdowne was founded in 1892.
The median home in Lansdowne was built in 1956.
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.