North East, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County
North East, MD
At a Glance
How North East Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North East's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North East a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North East residents earn a median household income of $87,510 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,862. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North East is $243,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,299. Median rent is $1,358/month, with 37.6% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
North East reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,910/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in North East hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North East has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.