Owings Mills, MD

Maryland · Metropolitan Area

Owings Mills is a mid-size city in Maryland with a population of 35,626. Residents earn $94,046 per year, which is 25% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
35,626 Population 3,738/sq mi density
$94,046 Median Income $45,609 per capita
$335,000 Home Value $394,059 Zillow
$1,815 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,046 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$335,000 home value, $1,815/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,046
25% higher than US avg
Home Value $335,000
19% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.5%
29% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,815
56% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.1%
14% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Owings Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35,626
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density3,738/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 20%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,046
Per Capita$45,609
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$73,114M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$335,000
Rent$1,815
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$394,059

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation561 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.5%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.85

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute32 min
EV Stations31
Libraries23

Is Owings Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Owings Mills receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Owings Mills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Owings Mills is $94,046, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Owings Mills is $335,000, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,815 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Owings Mills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Owings Mills has a population of 35,626 with a density of 3,738 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (62.3%), with 20.3% White, 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

35,626
Total Population
3,738
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Owings Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only78.1%
1% below US avg
Spanish21.9%
63% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Owings Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Owings Mills is $94,046, which is 25% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Owings Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,046
25% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,609
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
IRS Avg AGI$92,280

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)23,271
County GDP$73,114M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,782
Healthcare3,010
Retail2,491
Manufacturing404

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,448
56% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.63%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.5 min
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Owings Mills is $335,000, 19% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,815 (56% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $394,059.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$335,000
19% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$394,059
Median List Price$280,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$280,000
$/Sq Ft$189
Homes Sold12
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops18.9%
Inventory53

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,815
56% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,836

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,312
1 Bedroom$1,400
2 Bedrooms$1,648
3 Bedrooms$2,123
4 Bedrooms$2,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied45.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,448
56% above US avg
Effective Rate1.63%
In Owings Mills, 36.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Owings Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure35.3%
Asthma11.6%
COPD4.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.5%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate80.6%
Premature Death8,667/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access97.0%
Healthcare Facilities3,010

Crime Rates: Owings Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)63

Safety Score

Owings Mills has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²)
Population Density3,738/sq mi
Coordinates39.4105°N, 76.7894°W
County FIPS24005
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.5%
D 61%

Winner: Democrat by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.5%
29% above US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.85
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,738/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations31
Alt Fuel Stations31
Public Libraries23
Healthcare Facilities3,010
Restaurants1,782
Retail Stores2,491

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)63

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.5 min
Work from Home16.4%

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