Living in Edmonston, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edmonston · Census data 2020–2024
Edmonston has 1,307 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $78,333 (24% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $404,600, the median rent is $1,703/month.
Edmonston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edmonston at a glance
- Population
- 1,307
- Median age
- 32.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,333State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $404,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,703/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 55.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Edmonston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Edmonston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edmonston the median home value is $404,600, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,703 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,360 a month in housing costs.
Edmonston median household income
The median household income in Edmonston is $78,333 and the income per person is $29,683. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Edmonston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 432
- Owner-occupied
- 55.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.03
Edmonston demographics
- Population
- 1,307
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 432
- Foreign-born
- 37.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edmonston ›
Education in Edmonston
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Edmonston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edmonston
- Unemployment rate
- 12.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 40%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Edmonston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonston | 1,307 | $78,333 | $404,600 | $1,703 |
| Bladensburg | 9,583 | $63,179 | $336,100 | $1,656 |
| Riverdale Park | 7,270 | $120,043 | $475,800 | $1,679 |
| North Brentwood | 624 | $98,462 | $416,700 | $2,107 |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $361,400 | $1,716 |
| Cottage City | 1,158 | $80,795 | $343,100 | $1,565 |
| Brentwood | 3,777 | $69,572 | $412,500 | $1,600 |
| Hyattsville | 20,966 | $91,941 | $481,500 | $1,835 |
| University Park | 2,698 | $207,500 | $635,100 | $3,200 |
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What is the median household income in Edmonston, MD?
The median household income in Edmonston is $78,333, 24% 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 Edmonston?
The median home value in Edmonston is $404,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Edmonston?
The median gross rent in Edmonston is $1,703 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Edmonston, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.4%.
What is the median age in Edmonston?
The median age in Edmonston is 32.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Edmonston?
The average commute to work in Edmonston is 31 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edmonston?
The unemployment rate in Edmonston is 12.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edmonston?
21.5% of adults in Edmonston 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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