At a Glance
Median Income
$119,591
$91,215 per capita
Home Value
$521,100
Zillow: $564,895
Median Rent
$2,187/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
8.7% smoking rate
How Parole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Parole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Parole a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Parole residents earn a median household income of $119,591 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $91,215. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,974 business establishments, including 1,302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Parole is $521,100 , 85% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,895. Median rent is $2,187/month, with 27.8% 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 1992.
Education
60.9% of adults in Parole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Parole has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population17,910
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density1,744/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,591
Per Capita$91,215
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$69,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,530
Housing
A
Home Value$521,100
Rent$2,187
Ownership63.2%
Zillow$564,895
Housing Units10,125
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation85 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+28.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Parole was built in 1992.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.
There are 1,302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.