Living in Linthicum, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linthicum · Census data 2020–2024
Linthicum has 11,313 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $134,673 (30% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $401,600, the median rent is $2,066/month.
Linthicum at a glance
- Population
- 11,313
- Median age
- 37.7State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $134,673State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $401,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,066/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Linthicum a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Linthicum
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linthicum the median home value is $401,600, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,066 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,310 a month in housing costs.
Linthicum median household income
The median household income in Linthicum is $134,673 and the income per person is $54,896. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Linthicum: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,515
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.66
Linthicum demographics
- Population
- 11,313
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 4,228
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linthicum ›
Education in Linthicum
41% of adults 25 and older in Linthicum have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linthicum
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Linthicum vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
| Lansdowne | 7,876 | $58,605 | $214,000 | $1,427 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
| Baltimore Highlands | 8,206 | $62,304 | $267,200 | $1,392 |
| Brooklyn Park | 16,067 | $87,989 | $284,300 | $1,379 |
| Arbutus | 22,507 | $99,090 | $322,600 | $1,318 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Ilchester | 28,364 | $152,103 | $532,400 | $2,115 |
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What is the median household income in Linthicum, MD?
The median household income in Linthicum is $134,673, 30% 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 Linthicum?
The median home value in Linthicum is $401,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Linthicum?
The median gross rent in Linthicum is $2,066 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Linthicum, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
What is the median age in Linthicum?
The median age in Linthicum is 37.7 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Linthicum?
The average commute to work in Linthicum is 23 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linthicum?
The unemployment rate in Linthicum is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linthicum?
41% of adults in Linthicum 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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