Living in Parole, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Parole · Census data 2020–2024
Parole has 17,229 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $120,361 (16% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $533,500, the median rent is $2,306/month.
Parole at a glance
- Population
- 17,229
- Median age
- 53.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $120,361State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $533,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,306/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Parole a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Parole
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Parole the median home value is $533,500, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,306 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,659 a month in housing costs.
Parole median household income
The median household income in Parole is $120,361 and the income per person is $91,891. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Parole: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,927
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.80
Parole demographics
- Population
- 17,229
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.2%
- Households
- 9,206
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Parole ›
Education in Parole
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Parole have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Parole
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Parole vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parole | 17,229 | $120,361 | $533,500 | $2,306 |
| Annapolis | 40,720 | $113,860 | $548,900 | $1,860 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Edgewater | 8,519 | $114,365 | $454,100 | $2,208 |
| Riva | 4,976 | $176,094 | $644,500 | $1,875 |
| Naval Academy | 3,006 | $122,432 | — | $2,918 |
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
| Annapolis Neck | 12,032 | $173,879 | $739,100 | $2,489 |
| Arnold | 24,303 | $141,639 | $564,200 | $2,158 |
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What is the median household income in Parole, MD?
The median household income in Parole is $120,361, 16% 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 Parole?
The median home value in Parole is $533,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Parole?
The median gross rent in Parole is $2,306 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Parole, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Parole?
The median age in Parole is 53.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Parole?
The average commute to work in Parole is 30 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Parole?
The unemployment rate in Parole is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Parole?
61.7% of adults in Parole 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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