Living in Fort Meade, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fort Meade · Census data 2020–2024
Fort Meade has 11,225 residents with a median age of 25.1. The median household income is $103,261 (about the same as the Maryland median), the median rent is $2,435/month.
Fort Meade at a glance
- Population
- 11,225
- Median age
- 25.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $103,261State: $103,678
- Median rent
- $2,435/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Fort Meade a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Maryland median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Fort Meade
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fort Meade the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,435 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Fort Meade median household income
The median household income in Fort Meade is $103,261 and the income per person is $39,039. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Fort Meade: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,459
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.14
Fort Meade demographics
- Population
- 11,225
- Median age
- 25.1
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 2.3%
- Households
- 3,036
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 25.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fort Meade ›
Education in Fort Meade
50.2% of adults 25 and older in Fort Meade have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fort Meade
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Fort Meade vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade | 11,225 | $103,261 | — | $2,435 |
| Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $479,200 | $2,175 |
| Maryland City | 19,186 | $117,337 | $424,900 | $2,421 |
| Jessup | 9,931 | $128,851 | $462,000 | $2,187 |
| Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $435,300 | $2,257 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Savage | 8,239 | $116,895 | $424,300 | $2,053 |
| North Laurel | 25,563 | $122,949 | $450,100 | $2,031 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
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What is the median household income in Fort Meade, MD?
The median household income in Fort Meade is $103,261, about the same as the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fort Meade?
The median gross rent in Fort Meade is $2,435 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Fort Meade, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Maryland median.
What is the median age in Fort Meade?
The median age in Fort Meade is 25.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Fort Meade?
The average commute to work in Fort Meade is 16 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Meade?
The unemployment rate in Fort Meade is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fort Meade?
50.2% of adults in Fort Meade 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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