At a Glance
Median Income
$97,218
$59,632 per capita
Home Value
$404,100
Zillow: $422,155
Median Rent
$1,646/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,339/100K
4,718/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr
How Pikesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pikesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pikesville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pikesville residents earn a median household income of $97,218 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,632. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pikesville is $404,100 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,155. Median rent is $1,646/month, with 31.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Pikesville 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
59.3% of adults in Pikesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pikesville 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
Population34,253
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density2,774/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,218
Per Capita$59,632
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A
Home Value$404,100
Rent$1,646
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$422,155
Housing Units14,509
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,339/100K
Property4,718/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation495 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+32.6%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Pikesville was built in 1975.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
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