At a Glance
Median Income
$118,462
$70,356 per capita
Home Value
$447,300
Zillow: $468,253
Median Rent
$1,768/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.4%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.9%
6.6% smoking rate
How Mays Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mays Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mays Chapel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mays Chapel residents earn a median household income of $118,462 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,356. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mays Chapel is $447,300 , 59% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,253. Median rent is $1,768/month, with 19.9% 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 1984.
Education
70.4% of adults in Mays Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mays Chapel has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population15,616
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density3,486/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,462
Per Capita$70,356
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A+
Home Value$447,300
Rent$1,768
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$468,253
Housing Units4,968
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity25.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation524 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+36.5%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Mays Chapel was built in 1984.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.