Living in Cheverly, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cheverly · Census data 2020–2024
Cheverly has 6,096 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $123,535 (19% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $470,700, the median rent is $1,907/month.
Cheverly at a glance
- Population
- 6,096
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $123,535State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $470,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,907/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Cheverly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cheverly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cheverly the median home value is $470,700, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,907 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,612 a month in housing costs.
Cheverly median household income
The median household income in Cheverly is $123,535 and the income per person is $54,676. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Cheverly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,355
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 1.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.62
Cheverly demographics
- Population
- 6,096
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 2,317
- Foreign-born
- 22.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cheverly ›
Education in Cheverly
52.6% of adults 25 and older in Cheverly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cheverly
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27.8%
- Drive alone
- 49.2%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Cheverly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheverly | 6,096 | $123,535 | $470,700 | $1,907 |
| Bladensburg | 9,583 | $63,179 | $336,100 | $1,656 |
| Landover | 24,514 | $72,100 | $313,900 | $1,735 |
| Landover Hills | 2,031 | $92,500 | $351,900 | — |
| Cedar Heights | 2,213 | $76,696 | $331,300 | $1,800 |
| Colmar Manor | 1,566 | $122,794 | $370,900 | $2,222 |
| Fairmount Heights | 1,416 | $78,516 | $396,800 | — |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
| Edmonston | 1,307 | $78,333 | $404,600 | $1,703 |
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What is the median household income in Cheverly, MD?
The median household income in Cheverly is $123,535, 19% 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 Cheverly?
The median home value in Cheverly is $470,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Cheverly?
The median gross rent in Cheverly is $1,907 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Cheverly, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Cheverly?
The median age in Cheverly is 38.4 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cheverly?
The average commute to work in Cheverly is 30 minutes; 27.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cheverly?
The unemployment rate in Cheverly is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cheverly?
52.6% of adults in Cheverly 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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