Living in Abingdon, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abingdon · Census data 2020–2024
Abingdon has 5,019 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $136,833 (32% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $366,200, the median rent is $2,083/month.
Abingdon at a glance
- Population
- 5,019
- Median age
- 41.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $136,833State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $366,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,083/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 90.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Abingdon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Maryland median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Abingdon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abingdon the median home value is $366,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,083 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,466 a month in housing costs.
Abingdon median household income
The median household income in Abingdon is $136,833 and the income per person is $55,104. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Abingdon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,898
- Owner-occupied
- 90.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.4%
- Vacant
- 1.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.68
Abingdon demographics
- Population
- 5,019
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 1,870
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abingdon ›
Education in Abingdon
41% of adults 25 and older in Abingdon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Abingdon
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Abingdon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 5,019 | $136,833 | $366,200 | $2,083 |
| Riverside | 6,585 | $105,785 | $246,100 | $1,898 |
| Perryman | 2,174 | $35,392 | $245,400 | — |
| Edgewood | 24,922 | $80,772 | $242,200 | $1,375 |
| Bel Air South | 58,137 | $123,653 | $405,900 | $1,757 |
| Joppatowne | 14,237 | $117,881 | $342,300 | $1,729 |
| Bel Air | 10,585 | $74,605 | $318,400 | $1,492 |
| Aberdeen | 17,298 | $74,826 | $261,400 | $1,363 |
| Pleasant Hills | 3,836 | $166,339 | $532,900 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Abingdon, MD?
The median household income in Abingdon is $136,833, 32% higher 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 Abingdon?
The median home value in Abingdon is $366,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Abingdon?
The median gross rent in Abingdon is $2,083 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Abingdon, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Maryland median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
What is the median age in Abingdon?
The median age in Abingdon is 41.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Abingdon?
The average commute to work in Abingdon is 36 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Abingdon?
The unemployment rate in Abingdon is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Abingdon?
41% of adults in Abingdon 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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