Living in Adelphi, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adelphi · Census data 2020–2024
Adelphi has 17,395 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $82,137 (21% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $425,200, the median rent is $1,804/month.
Adelphi at a glance
- Population
- 17,395
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $82,137State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $425,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,804/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Adelphi a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Adelphi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adelphi the median home value is $425,200, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,357 a month in housing costs.
Adelphi median household income
The median household income in Adelphi is $82,137 and the income per person is $35,969. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Adelphi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,615
- Owner-occupied
- 41.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.2%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.30
Adelphi demographics
- Population
- 17,395
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 5,202
- Foreign-born
- 56.4%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adelphi ›
Education in Adelphi
30% of adults 25 and older in Adelphi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adelphi
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 51.8%
- Public transit
- 8.4%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Adelphi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphi | 17,395 | $82,137 | $425,200 | $1,804 |
| Langley Park | 21,508 | $85,321 | $357,200 | $1,707 |
| College Park | 34,540 | $69,721 | $437,900 | $1,912 |
| Hillandale | 5,060 | $164,871 | $520,300 | $3,211 |
| University Park | 2,698 | $207,500 | $635,100 | $3,200 |
| Chillum | 34,871 | $79,864 | $393,600 | $1,735 |
| Takoma Park | 17,632 | $108,136 | $749,200 | $1,432 |
| Hyattsville | 20,966 | $91,941 | $481,500 | $1,835 |
| Berwyn Heights | 3,318 | $146,591 | $429,800 | $2,958 |
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What is the median household income in Adelphi, MD?
The median household income in Adelphi is $82,137, 21% 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 Adelphi?
The median home value in Adelphi is $425,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Adelphi?
The median gross rent in Adelphi is $1,804 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is Adelphi, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Adelphi?
The median age in Adelphi is 33.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Adelphi?
The average commute to work in Adelphi is 37 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adelphi?
The unemployment rate in Adelphi is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adelphi?
30% of adults in Adelphi 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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