Living in Aberdeen, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Aberdeen · Census data 2020–2024
Aberdeen has 17,298 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $74,826 (28% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $261,400, the median rent is $1,363/month.
Aberdeen at a glance
- Population
- 17,298
- Median age
- 38.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $74,826State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $261,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,363/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Aberdeen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Aberdeen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Aberdeen the median home value is $261,400, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,363 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,821 a month in housing costs.
Aberdeen median household income
The median household income in Aberdeen is $74,826 and the income per person is $40,079. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Aberdeen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,544
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.36
Aberdeen demographics
- Population
- 17,298
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 7,300
- Foreign-born
- 9.3%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Aberdeen ›
Education in Aberdeen
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Aberdeen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Aberdeen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 17,298 | $74,826 | $261,400 | $1,363 |
| Havre de Grace | 14,994 | $105,817 | $392,900 | $1,416 |
| Perryman | 2,174 | $35,392 | $245,400 | — |
| Riverside | 6,585 | $105,785 | $246,100 | $1,898 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,193 | $125,069 | — | $2,086 |
| Abingdon | 5,019 | $136,833 | $366,200 | $2,083 |
| Perryville | 4,447 | $77,733 | $295,200 | $916 |
| Bel Air South | 58,137 | $123,653 | $405,900 | $1,757 |
| Port Deposit | 491 | $58,750 | $278,600 | $1,229 |
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What is the median household income in Aberdeen, MD?
The median household income in Aberdeen is $74,826, 28% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Aberdeen?
The median home value in Aberdeen is $261,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Aberdeen?
The median gross rent in Aberdeen is $1,363 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Aberdeen, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Aberdeen?
The median age in Aberdeen is 38.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Aberdeen?
The average commute to work in Aberdeen is 28 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Aberdeen?
The unemployment rate in Aberdeen is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Aberdeen?
25.6% of adults in Aberdeen have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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