At a Glance
Median Income
$86,296
$41,885 per capita
Home Value
$249,500
Zillow: $308,284
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Overlea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Overlea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Overlea a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Overlea residents earn a median household income of $86,296 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Overlea is $249,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,284. Median rent is $1,315/month, with 27.7% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Overlea 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
34.4% of adults in Overlea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Overlea has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,430
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,116/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,296
Per Capita$41,885
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,500
Rent$1,315
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$308,284
Housing Units5,670
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation204 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Overlea was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% 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.
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