Living in New Carrollton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Carrollton · Census data 2020–2024
New Carrollton has 13,564 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $81,509 (21% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $394,900, the median rent is $1,749/month.
New Carrollton at a glance
- Population
- 13,564
- Median age
- 35.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,509State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $394,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,749/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is New Carrollton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in New Carrollton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Carrollton the median home value is $394,900, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,749 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,193 a month in housing costs.
New Carrollton median household income
The median household income in New Carrollton is $81,509 and the income per person is $33,818. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in New Carrollton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,699
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.99
New Carrollton demographics
- Population
- 13,564
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 4,527
- Foreign-born
- 40.9%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Carrollton ›
Education in New Carrollton
24.2% of adults 25 and older in New Carrollton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Carrollton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
New Carrollton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Carrollton | 13,564 | $81,509 | $394,900 | $1,749 |
| Woodlawn | 7,750 | $93,438 | $358,700 | $1,648 |
| Landover Hills | 2,031 | $92,500 | $351,900 | — |
| Seabrook | 18,317 | $98,157 | $412,100 | $1,840 |
| East Riverdale | 18,336 | $81,831 | $361,400 | $1,716 |
| Greenbelt | 24,678 | $85,997 | $255,400 | $1,848 |
| Lanham | 11,433 | $103,556 | $436,900 | $2,050 |
| Riverdale Park | 7,270 | $120,043 | $475,800 | $1,679 |
| Berwyn Heights | 3,318 | $146,591 | $429,800 | $2,958 |
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What is the median household income in New Carrollton, MD?
The median household income in New Carrollton is $81,509, 21% 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 New Carrollton?
The median home value in New Carrollton is $394,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in New Carrollton?
The median gross rent in New Carrollton is $1,749 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is New Carrollton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
What is the median age in New Carrollton?
The median age in New Carrollton is 35.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in New Carrollton?
The average commute to work in New Carrollton is 37 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Carrollton?
The unemployment rate in New Carrollton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Carrollton?
24.2% of adults in New Carrollton 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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