Living in North Beach, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Beach · Census data 2020–2024
North Beach has 2,296 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $83,933 (19% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $394,000, the median rent is $1,856/month.
North Beach at a glance
- Population
- 2,296
- Median age
- 32.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $83,933State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $394,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,856/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 56.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is North Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Beach the median home value is $394,000, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,856 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,025 a month in housing costs.
North Beach median household income
The median household income in North Beach is $83,933 and the income per person is $44,402. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in North Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,024
- Owner-occupied
- 56.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.4%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.49
North Beach demographics
- Population
- 2,296
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 35.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 922
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 12.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Beach ›
Education in North Beach
41.9% of adults 25 and older in North Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 17.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
North Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Beach | 2,296 | $83,933 | $394,000 | $1,856 |
| Chesapeake Beach | 6,456 | $138,895 | $444,600 | $1,756 |
| Friendship | 278 | $154,792 | $607,100 | — |
| Owings | 2,643 | $176,378 | $602,900 | — |
| Deale | 5,333 | $125,510 | $431,400 | $3,130 |
| Dunkirk | 2,166 | $149,271 | $561,300 | — |
| Shady Side | 4,727 | $153,661 | $503,500 | $2,490 |
| Huntingtown | 2,689 | $185,313 | $589,900 | — |
| Galesville | 1,062 | $205,205 | $752,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in North Beach, MD?
The median household income in North Beach is $83,933, 19% 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 North Beach?
The median home value in North Beach is $394,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in North Beach?
The median gross rent in North Beach is $1,856 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is North Beach, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%.
What is the median age in North Beach?
The median age in North Beach is 32.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in North Beach?
The average commute to work in North Beach is 40 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Beach?
The unemployment rate in North Beach is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Beach?
41.9% of adults in North Beach 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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