Overlea, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
12,430 Population 4,116/sq mi density
$86,296 Median Income $41,885 per capita
$249,500 Home Value $308,284 Zillow
$1,315 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$86,296 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,500 home value, $1,315/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Overlea, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,296
15% above
$41,885 per capita
Home Value
$249,500
11% below
Zillow: $308,284
Median Rent
$1,315/mo
13% above
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
2% above
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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)

Income
115%
Home Value
89%
Rent
113%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
102%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Overlea a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 6.0% (67% 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.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population12,430
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4,116/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,296
Per Capita$41,885
Unemployment6.0%
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%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (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.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.