Living in Melwood, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Melwood · Census data 2020–2024
Melwood has 3,401 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $81,364 (22% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $397,800, the median rent is $1,233/month.
Melwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,401
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,364State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $397,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,233/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Melwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Melwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Melwood the median home value is $397,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,233 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,397 a month in housing costs.
Melwood median household income
The median household income in Melwood is $81,364 and the income per person is $49,919. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Melwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,467
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.43
Melwood demographics
- Population
- 3,401
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.1%
- Households
- 1,394
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Melwood ›
Education in Melwood
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Melwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Melwood
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Melwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melwood | 3,401 | $81,364 | $397,800 | $1,233 |
| Andrews AFB | 3,130 | $87,407 | — | $2,699 |
| Rosaryville | 12,883 | $158,923 | $478,700 | $2,362 |
| Queensland | 2,168 | $204,423 | $480,500 | — |
| Westphalia | 13,228 | $164,197 | $531,000 | $2,193 |
| Morningside | 976 | $69,000 | $296,700 | $2,464 |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Marlton | 10,222 | $109,328 | $415,700 | $2,026 |
| Camp Springs | 22,544 | $120,456 | $415,000 | $2,231 |
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What is the median household income in Melwood, MD?
The median household income in Melwood is $81,364, 22% 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 Melwood?
The median home value in Melwood is $397,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Melwood?
The median gross rent in Melwood is $1,233 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Melwood, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Melwood?
The median age in Melwood is 43.3 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Melwood?
The average commute to work in Melwood is 36 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Melwood?
The unemployment rate in Melwood is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Melwood?
31.7% of adults in Melwood 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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