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Maryland City, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
18,669 Population 2,418/sq mi density
$109,530 Median Income $50,191 per capita
$392,500 Home Value $581,637 Zillow
$2,199 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
593 Violent Crime/100K 3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$109,530 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$392,500 home value, $2,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Maryland City, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$109,530
46% above
$50,191 per capita
Home Value
$392,500
39% above
Zillow: $581,637
Median Rent
$2,199/mo
89% above
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
56% above
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
43% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Maryland City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
146%
Home Value
139%
Rent
189%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Maryland City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Maryland City residents earn a median household income of $109,530 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,191. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% 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 Maryland City is $392,500 , 39% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,637. Median rent is $2,199/month, with 33.0% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Maryland City 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

48.1% of adults in Maryland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Maryland City 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

Population18,669
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,418/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$109,530
Per Capita$50,191
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$37,130M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$392,500
Rent$2,199
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$581,637
Housing Units7,323
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,573/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation212 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score7.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 69%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Maryland City was built in 1992.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% 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.