Living in Arbutus, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arbutus · Census data 2020–2024
Arbutus has 22,507 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $99,090 (4% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $322,600, the median rent is $1,318/month.
Arbutus at a glance
- Population
- 22,507
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $99,090State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $322,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,318/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Arbutus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Arbutus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arbutus the median home value is $322,600, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,935 a month in housing costs.
Arbutus median household income
The median household income in Arbutus is $99,090 and the income per person is $44,292. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Arbutus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,618
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.66
Arbutus demographics
- Population
- 22,507
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 8,424
- Foreign-born
- 14.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arbutus ›
Education in Arbutus
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Arbutus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arbutus
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Arbutus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbutus | 22,507 | $99,090 | $322,600 | $1,318 |
| Lansdowne | 7,876 | $58,605 | $214,000 | $1,427 |
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
| Baltimore Highlands | 8,206 | $62,304 | $267,200 | $1,392 |
| Catonsville | 43,368 | $114,109 | $416,900 | $1,724 |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | $87,989 | $284,300 | $1,379 |
| Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | $532,400 | $2,115 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
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What is the median household income in Arbutus, MD?
The median household income in Arbutus is $99,090, 4% 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 Arbutus?
The median home value in Arbutus is $322,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Arbutus?
The median gross rent in Arbutus is $1,318 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Arbutus, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in Arbutus?
The median age in Arbutus is 33.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Arbutus?
The average commute to work in Arbutus is 25 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arbutus?
The unemployment rate in Arbutus is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arbutus?
41.8% of adults in Arbutus 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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