Living in Severn, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Severn · Census data 2020–2024
Severn has 58,402 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $134,423 (30% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $479,200, the median rent is $2,175/month.
Severn at a glance
- Population
- 58,402
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $134,423State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $479,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,175/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Severn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Severn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Severn the median home value is $479,200, 44% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,175 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,610 a month in housing costs.
Severn median household income
The median household income in Severn is $134,423 and the income per person is $58,519. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Severn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 22,332
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.68
Severn demographics
- Population
- 58,402
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 21,748
- Foreign-born
- 16.3%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Severn ›
Education in Severn
46.1% of adults 25 and older in Severn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Severn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Severn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severn | 58,402 | $134,423 | $479,200 | $2,175 |
| Fort Meade | 11,225 | $103,261 | — | $2,435 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Jessup | 9,931 | $128,851 | $462,000 | $2,187 |
| Elkridge | 26,283 | $139,913 | $454,200 | $2,295 |
| Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $435,300 | $2,257 |
| Ferndale | 17,529 | $94,948 | $327,600 | $2,022 |
| Glen Burnie | 72,590 | $88,280 | $348,900 | $1,648 |
| Linthicum | 11,313 | $134,673 | $401,600 | $2,066 |
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What is the median household income in Severn, MD?
The median household income in Severn is $134,423, 30% 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 Severn?
The median home value in Severn is $479,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Severn?
The median gross rent in Severn is $2,175 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Severn, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Severn?
The median age in Severn is 36.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Severn?
The average commute to work in Severn is 28 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Severn?
The unemployment rate in Severn is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Severn?
46.1% of adults in Severn 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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