At a Glance
Median Income
$168,091
$70,191 per capita
Home Value
$633,600
Zillow: $751,155
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
9.0% smoking rate
How Severna Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Severna Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Severna Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Severna Park residents earn a median household income of $168,091 , which is 124% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,191. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% 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 Severna Park is $633,600 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $751,155. Median rent is $1,617/month, with 26.0% 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 1978.
Education
58.7% of adults in Severna Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Severna Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population39,499
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,390/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$168,091
Per Capita$70,191
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$633,600
Rent$1,617
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$751,155
Housing Units14,318
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation79 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Severna Park was built in 1978.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.0% 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.