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Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area

MD · 127 cities · 2,709,171 population

2,709,171 Total Population
127 Cities & Towns
$113,702 Avg Income
$416,230 Avg Home Value
$1,747 Avg Rent
41.9% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro

Baltimore, MD

Pop 577,193
Income $59,623
Home $219,300

Columbia, MD

Pop 105,871
Income $129,173
Home $480,300

Ellicott City, MD

Pop 73,737
Income $157,891
Home $644,300

Glen Burnie, MD

Pop 72,772
Income $88,291
Home $329,200

Dundalk, MD

Pop 65,441
Income $62,349
Home $199,600

Severn, MD

Pop 58,041
Income $130,627
Home $465,600

Bowie, MD

Pop 57,771
Income $141,831
Home $442,000

Bel Air South, MD

Pop 57,702
Income $120,721
Home $384,000

Towson, MD

Pop 57,683
Income $100,481
Home $445,100

Odenton, MD

Pop 45,585
Income $126,455
Home $408,400

Catonsville, MD

Pop 42,717
Income $110,051
Home $405,800

Annapolis, MD

Pop 40,744
Income $104,257
Home $510,200

The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metropolitan area is the 24th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 2,709,171 spread across 127 cities and towns in MD. Anchored by Baltimore, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area earn an average household income of $113,702, while the average home value sits at $416,230. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,747 per month, making the cost of living moderate compared to the national average. About 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's highly educated workforce.

The Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro reports an average violent crime rate of 346.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,228.7 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 56.0°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 5.8%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 127 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature56.0°F
Avg January Temp34.1°F
Avg July Temp78.0°F
Avg Annual Precipitation46.4"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate346.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate2228.7 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.1%
Avg Poverty Rate5.8%
Avg Median Age40.6

All 127 Cities in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson Metro Area

1 Baltimore MD 577,193
2 Columbia MD 105,871
3 Ellicott City MD 73,737
4 Glen Burnie MD 72,772
5 Dundalk MD 65,441
6 Severn MD 58,041
7 Bowie MD 57,771
8 Bel Air South MD 57,702
9 Towson MD 57,683
10 Odenton MD 45,585
11 Catonsville MD 42,717
12 Annapolis MD 40,744
13 Essex MD 40,670
14 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) MD 40,476
15 Severna Park MD 39,499
16 Randallstown MD 35,975
17 Owings Mills MD 35,626
18 Pikesville MD 34,253
19 Pasadena MD 32,717
20 Milford Mill MD 31,939
21 Middle River MD 31,616
22 Bel Air North MD 31,599
23 Eldersburg MD 30,626
24 Parkville MD 30,423
25 Crofton MD 29,878
26 Laurel MD 29,594
27 Perry Hall MD 28,908
28 Carney MD 28,624
29 Reisterstown MD 27,764
30 South Laurel MD 27,736
31 Lochearn MD 27,591
32 Ilchester MD 27,552
33 Elkridge MD 26,183
34 Fairland MD 26,183
35 North Laurel MD 25,201
36 Edgewood MD 25,170
37 Arnold MD 23,866
38 Cockeysville MD 23,265
39 Arbutus MD 20,869
40 Rosedale MD 20,845
41 Westminster MD 20,257
42 Beltsville MD 19,086
43 Maryland City MD 18,669
44 Lake Shore MD 18,263
45 Parole MD 17,910
46 Calverton MD 17,721
47 Ferndale MD 17,076
48 Aberdeen MD 16,831
49 Cloverly MD 16,726
50 White Oak MD 16,458
51 Brooklyn Park MD 15,799
52 Mays Chapel MD 15,616
53 Rossville MD 15,088
54 Havre de Grace MD 14,857
55 Joppatowne MD 13,397
56 Riviera Beach MD 12,608
57 Annapolis Neck MD 12,484
58 Overlea MD 12,430
59 Honeygo MD 12,022
60 Timonium MD 10,880
61 Linthicum MD 10,545
62 White Marsh MD 10,480
63 Fort Meade MD 10,477
64 Garrison MD 10,449
65 Scaggsville MD 10,441
66 Burtonsville MD 10,063
67 Fallston MD 9,954
68 Jessup MD 9,147
69 Cape St. Claire MD 9,016
70 Lansdowne MD 8,879
71 Edgemere MD 8,778
72 Stevensville MD 8,693
73 Baltimore Highlands MD 8,564
74 Mayo MD 8,322
75 Edgewater MD 8,297
76 Savage MD 8,284
77 Taneytown MD 7,295
78 Bowleys Quarters MD 6,795
79 Lutherville MD 6,670
80 Hampstead MD 6,311
81 Riverside MD 6,149
82 Fulton MD 5,946
83 Abingdon MD 5,727
84 Ashton-Sandy Spring MD 5,418
85 Deale MD 5,182
86 Hampton MD 5,138
87 Hillandale MD 4,901
88 Riva MD 4,798
89 Kingsville MD 4,790
90 Centreville MD 4,725
91 Chester MD 4,539
92 Shady Side MD 4,460
93 Perryville MD 4,425
94 Sykesville MD 4,346
95 West Laurel MD 4,231
96 Burnt Mills MD 4,111
97 Pleasant Hills MD 3,955
98 Konterra MD 3,212
99 Gambrills MD 2,862
100 Quarryville PA 2,846
101 Rising Sun MD 2,756
102 Jarrettsville MD 2,629
103 Herald Harbor MD 2,507
104 Perryman MD 2,366
105 Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 2,343
106 Gap PA 2,297
107 Susquehanna Trails PA 2,219
108 Romancoke MD 1,705
109 Crownsville MD 1,701
110 Arden on the Severn MD 1,691
111 Naval Academy MD 1,592
112 Spencerville MD 1,433
113 Nottingham PA 1,405
114 New Windsor MD 1,338
115 Galesville MD 1,206
116 Union Bridge MD 941
117 Pylesville MD 806
118 Highland MD 785
119 Delta PA 687
120 Georgetown CDP (Lancaster County) PA 606
121 Wakefield PA 577
122 Port Deposit MD 528
123 Kirkwood PA 503
124 Fawn Grove PA 481
125 Darlington MD 349
126 Little Britain PA 336
127 Highland Beach MD 80