Living in Middle River, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Middle River · Census data 2020–2024
Middle River has 31,712 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $78,398 (24% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $271,700, the median rent is $1,636/month.
Middle River at a glance
- Population
- 31,712
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $78,398State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $271,700State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,636/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Middle River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Middle River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Middle River the median home value is $271,700, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,636 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,921 a month in housing costs.
Middle River median household income
The median household income in Middle River is $78,398 and the income per person is $40,486. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Middle River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,410
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.52
Middle River demographics
- Population
- 31,712
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 12,531
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Middle River ›
Education in Middle River
32.3% of adults 25 and older in Middle River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Middle River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Middle River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle River | 31,712 | $78,398 | $271,700 | $1,636 |
| Essex | 40,580 | $67,168 | $258,900 | $1,319 |
| Rossville | 16,059 | $90,000 | $317,000 | $1,667 |
| Bowleys Quarters | 7,006 | $99,534 | $400,100 | $1,747 |
| White Marsh | 10,932 | $117,426 | $369,200 | $1,982 |
| Rosedale | 20,002 | $85,711 | $276,200 | $1,378 |
| Honeygo | 12,250 | $146,384 | $484,100 | $2,500 |
| Overlea | 13,035 | $88,841 | $263,900 | $1,473 |
| Perry Hall | 29,105 | $106,244 | $349,600 | $1,706 |
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What is the median household income in Middle River, MD?
The median household income in Middle River is $78,398, 24% 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 Middle River?
The median home value in Middle River is $271,700, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Middle River?
The median gross rent in Middle River is $1,636 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Middle River, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Middle River?
The median age in Middle River is 37.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Middle River?
The average commute to work in Middle River is 28 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Middle River?
The unemployment rate in Middle River is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Middle River?
32.3% of adults in Middle River 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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