Living in Overlea, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Overlea · Census data 2020–2024
Overlea has 13,035 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $88,841 (14% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $263,900, the median rent is $1,473/month.
Overlea at a glance
- Population
- 13,035
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $88,841State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $263,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,473/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 75.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Overlea a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Overlea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Overlea the median home value is $263,900, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,473 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,752 a month in housing costs.
Overlea median household income
The median household income in Overlea is $88,841 and the income per person is $42,894. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Overlea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,588
- Owner-occupied
- 75.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.7%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.45
Overlea demographics
- Population
- 13,035
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 5,300
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Overlea ›
Education in Overlea
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Overlea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Overlea
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Overlea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlea | 13,035 | $88,841 | $263,900 | $1,473 |
| Rossville | 16,059 | $90,000 | $317,000 | $1,667 |
| Parkville | 30,549 | $79,178 | $260,400 | $1,526 |
| Rosedale | 20,002 | $85,711 | $276,200 | $1,378 |
| Carney | 28,343 | $83,620 | $319,700 | $1,793 |
| White Marsh | 10,932 | $117,426 | $369,200 | $1,982 |
| Perry Hall | 29,105 | $106,244 | $349,600 | $1,706 |
| Middle River | 31,712 | $78,398 | $271,700 | $1,636 |
| Hampton | 5,372 | $170,688 | $615,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Overlea, MD?
The median household income in Overlea is $88,841, 14% 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 Overlea?
The median home value in Overlea is $263,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Overlea?
The median gross rent in Overlea is $1,473 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Overlea, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Overlea?
The median age in Overlea is 40.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Overlea?
The average commute to work in Overlea is 29 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Overlea?
The unemployment rate in Overlea is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Overlea?
35.4% of adults in Overlea 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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