Living in Ilchester, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ilchester · Census data 2020–2024
Ilchester has 28,364 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $152,103 (47% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $532,400, the median rent is $2,115/month.
Ilchester at a glance
- Population
- 28,364
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $152,103State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $532,400State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,115/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ilchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ilchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ilchester the median home value is $532,400, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,115 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,856 a month in housing costs.
Ilchester median household income
The median household income in Ilchester is $152,103 and the income per person is $63,266. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Ilchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,257
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.83
Ilchester demographics
- Population
- 28,364
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 10,028
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ilchester ›
Education in Ilchester
62.9% of adults 25 and older in Ilchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ilchester
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Drive alone
- 62.9%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Ilchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | $532,400 | $2,115 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
| Catonsville | 43,368 | $114,109 | $416,900 | $1,724 |
| Arbutus | 22,507 | $99,090 | $322,600 | $1,318 |
| Jessup | 9,931 | $128,851 | $462,000 | $2,187 |
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
| Columbia | 104,338 | $131,490 | $497,400 | $2,042 |
| Lansdowne | 7,876 | $58,605 | $214,000 | $1,427 |
| Ellicott City | 75,257 | $156,964 | $661,700 | $2,061 |
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What is the median household income in Ilchester, MD?
The median household income in Ilchester is $152,103, 47% 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 Ilchester?
The median home value in Ilchester is $532,400, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Ilchester?
The median gross rent in Ilchester is $2,115 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Ilchester, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Ilchester?
The median age in Ilchester is 36.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Ilchester?
The average commute to work in Ilchester is 28 minutes; 27.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ilchester?
The unemployment rate in Ilchester is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ilchester?
62.9% of adults in Ilchester 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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