At a Glance
Median Income
$76,256
$37,997 per capita
Home Value
$265,200
Zillow: $313,741
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
11.9% smoking rate
How Lochearn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lochearn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lochearn a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lochearn residents earn a median household income of $76,256 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,997. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Lochearn is $265,200 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,741. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 34.5% 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 1962.
Education
35.8% of adults in Lochearn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lochearn 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
Population27,591
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density4,936/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,256
Per Capita$37,997
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,200
Rent$1,433
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$313,741
Housing Units10,848
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Lochearn was founded in 1882.
The median home in Lochearn was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
15.6% 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.