Living in Berwyn Heights, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berwyn Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Berwyn Heights has 3,318 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $146,591 (41% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $429,800, the median rent is $2,958/month.
Berwyn Heights at a glance
- Population
- 3,318
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $146,591State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $429,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,958/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Berwyn Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Berwyn Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berwyn Heights the median home value is $429,800, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,958 per month, which is 45.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,642 a month in housing costs.
Berwyn Heights median household income
The median household income in Berwyn Heights is $146,591 and the income per person is $43,218. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Berwyn Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 916
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.73
Berwyn Heights demographics
- Population
- 3,318
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 882
- Foreign-born
- 36.5%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berwyn Heights ›
Education in Berwyn Heights
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Berwyn Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berwyn Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Berwyn Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Heights | 3,318 | $146,591 | $429,800 | $2,958 |
| College Park | 34,540 | $69,721 | $437,900 | $1,912 |
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | $85,997 | $255,400 | $1,848 |
| Riverdale Park | 7,270 | $120,043 | $475,800 | $1,679 |
| University Park | 2,698 | $207,500 | $635,100 | $3,200 |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $361,400 | $1,716 |
| New Carrollton | 13,564 | $81,509 | $394,900 | $1,749 |
| Adelphi | 17,395 | $82,137 | $425,200 | $1,804 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
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What is the median household income in Berwyn Heights, MD?
The median household income in Berwyn Heights is $146,591, 41% 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 Berwyn Heights?
The median home value in Berwyn Heights is $429,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Berwyn Heights?
The median gross rent in Berwyn Heights is $2,958 per month, about 45.3% of household income.
Is Berwyn Heights, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Berwyn Heights?
The median age in Berwyn Heights is 34.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Berwyn Heights?
The average commute to work in Berwyn Heights is 32 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berwyn Heights?
The unemployment rate in Berwyn Heights is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berwyn Heights?
40.1% of adults in Berwyn Heights 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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