At a Glance
Median Income
$130,627
$56,802 per capita
Home Value
$465,600
Zillow: $508,178
Median Rent
$2,082/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
593/100K
3,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Severn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Severn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Severn 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
Severn residents earn a median household income of $130,627 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,802. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Severn is $465,600 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $508,178. Median rent is $2,082/month, with 28.2% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Severn reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,522/100K.
Education
44.6% of adults in Severn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Severn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population58,041
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density3,165/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,627
Per Capita$56,802
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$465,600
Rent$2,082
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$508,178
Housing Units21,556
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent593/100K
Property3,522/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+18.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Severn was built in 1996.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% 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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