At a Glance
Median Income
$122,424
$51,835 per capita
Home Value
$368,800
Zillow: $298,947
Median Rent
$1,901/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Linthicum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Linthicum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Linthicum 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
Linthicum residents earn a median household income of $122,424 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,835. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% 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 Linthicum is $368,800 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,947. Median rent is $1,901/month, with 25.8% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Linthicum reports 1,339 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 252% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,718/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Linthicum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Linthicum 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
Population10,545
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,931/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$122,424
Per Capita$51,835
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$368,800
Rent$1,901
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$298,947
Housing Units4,373
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation125 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Linthicum was founded in 1908.
The median home in Linthicum was built in 1959.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.5% 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.