Living in Catonsville, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Catonsville · Census data 2020–2024
Catonsville has 43,368 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $114,109 (10% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $416,900, the median rent is $1,724/month.
Catonsville at a glance
- Population
- 43,368
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $114,109State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $416,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,724/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Catonsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Catonsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Catonsville the median home value is $416,900, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,179 a month in housing costs.
Catonsville median household income
The median household income in Catonsville is $114,109 and the income per person is $54,800. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Catonsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,926
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.37
Catonsville demographics
- Population
- 43,368
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 16,423
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Catonsville ›
Education in Catonsville
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Catonsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 26.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Catonsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Catonsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville | 43,368 | $114,109 | $416,900 | $1,724 |
| Woodlawn | 40,379 | $82,466 | $294,200 | $1,494 |
| Arbutus | 22,507 | $99,090 | $322,600 | $1,318 |
| Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | $532,400 | $2,115 |
| Lansdowne | 7,876 | $58,605 | $214,000 | $1,427 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
| Ellicott City | 75,257 | $156,964 | $661,700 | $2,061 |
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
| Lochearn | 27,074 | $74,707 | $286,000 | $1,460 |
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What is the median household income in Catonsville, MD?
The median household income in Catonsville is $114,109, 10% 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 Catonsville?
The median home value in Catonsville is $416,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Catonsville?
The median gross rent in Catonsville is $1,724 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Catonsville, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Catonsville?
The median age in Catonsville is 39.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Catonsville?
The average commute to work in Catonsville is 25 minutes; 20.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Catonsville?
The unemployment rate in Catonsville is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Catonsville?
54.7% of adults in Catonsville 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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