At a Glance
Median Income
$74,198
$38,137 per capita
Home Value
$251,200
Zillow: $329,459
Median Rent
$1,639/mo
39.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Middle River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Middle River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Middle River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Middle River residents earn a median household income of $74,198 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,137. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% 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 Middle River is $251,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,459. Median rent is $1,639/month, with 39.1% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Middle River 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
28.2% of adults in Middle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Middle River has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population31,616
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,478/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,198
Per Capita$38,137
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,200
Rent$1,639
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$329,459
Housing Units13,243
Rent Burden39.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Middle River was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.4% 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.