Living in Odenton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odenton · Census data 2020–2024
Odenton has 45,002 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $128,441 (24% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $435,300, the median rent is $2,257/month.
Odenton at a glance
- Population
- 45,002
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $128,441State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $435,300State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,257/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 62.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Odenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Odenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odenton the median home value is $435,300, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,257 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,449 a month in housing costs.
Odenton median household income
The median household income in Odenton is $128,441 and the income per person is $57,301. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Odenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,601
- Owner-occupied
- 62.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.2%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.50
Odenton demographics
- Population
- 45,002
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 18,010
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odenton ›
Education in Odenton
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Odenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Odenton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Odenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $435,300 | $2,257 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Crofton | 29,549 | $150,577 | $519,900 | $2,217 |
| Fort Meade | 11,225 | $103,261 | — | $2,435 |
| Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $479,200 | $2,175 |
| Arden on the Severn | 1,761 | $125,484 | $478,700 | $2,139 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Maryland City | 19,186 | $117,337 | $424,900 | $2,421 |
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
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What is the median household income in Odenton, MD?
The median household income in Odenton is $128,441, 24% 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 Odenton?
The median home value in Odenton is $435,300, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Odenton?
The median gross rent in Odenton is $2,257 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Odenton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Odenton?
The median age in Odenton is 35.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Odenton?
The average commute to work in Odenton is 29 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Odenton?
The unemployment rate in Odenton is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Odenton?
53.1% of adults in Odenton 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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