Living in Gambrills, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gambrills · Census data 2020–2024
Gambrills has 2,830 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $148,594 (43% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $584,800, the median rent is $2,076/month.
Gambrills at a glance
- Population
- 2,830
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $148,594State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $584,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,076/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gambrills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gambrills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gambrills the median home value is $584,800, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,076 per month, which is 49.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,243 a month in housing costs.
Gambrills median household income
The median household income in Gambrills is $148,594 and the income per person is $61,763. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Gambrills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 978
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.99
Gambrills demographics
- Population
- 2,830
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 947
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gambrills ›
Education in Gambrills
43.4% of adults 25 and older in Gambrills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 22% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gambrills
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Gambrills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $435,300 | $2,257 |
| Arden on the Severn | 1,761 | $125,484 | $478,700 | $2,139 |
| Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $479,200 | $2,175 |
| Severna Park | 40,228 | $169,953 | $647,200 | $1,699 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
| Fort Meade | 11,225 | $103,261 | — | $2,435 |
| Crofton | 29,549 | $150,577 | $519,900 | $2,217 |
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What is the median household income in Gambrills, MD?
The median household income in Gambrills is $148,594, 43% 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 Gambrills?
The median home value in Gambrills is $584,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Gambrills?
The median gross rent in Gambrills is $2,076 per month, about 49.5% of household income.
Is Gambrills, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Gambrills?
The median age in Gambrills is 42.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Gambrills?
The average commute to work in Gambrills is 26 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gambrills?
The unemployment rate in Gambrills is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gambrills?
43.4% of adults in Gambrills 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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