Living in White Marsh, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Marsh · Census data 2020–2024
White Marsh has 10,932 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $117,426 (13% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $369,200, the median rent is $1,982/month.
White Marsh at a glance
- Population
- 10,932
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $117,426State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $369,200State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,982/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is White Marsh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in White Marsh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Marsh the median home value is $369,200, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,982 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,994 a month in housing costs.
White Marsh median household income
The median household income in White Marsh is $117,426 and the income per person is $53,257. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in White Marsh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,539
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.50
White Marsh demographics
- Population
- 10,932
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 4,367
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Marsh ›
Education in White Marsh
50.8% of adults 25 and older in White Marsh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Marsh
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
White Marsh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh | 10,932 | $117,426 | $369,200 | $1,982 |
| Rossville | 16,059 | $90,000 | $317,000 | $1,667 |
| Perry Hall | 29,105 | $106,244 | $349,600 | $1,706 |
| Honeygo | 12,250 | $146,384 | $484,100 | $2,500 |
| Middle River | 31,712 | $78,398 | $271,700 | $1,636 |
| Overlea | 13,035 | $88,841 | $263,900 | $1,473 |
| Carney | 28,343 | $83,620 | $319,700 | $1,793 |
| Rosedale | 20,002 | $85,711 | $276,200 | $1,378 |
| Kingsville | 4,687 | $128,563 | $567,400 | $721 |
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What is the median household income in White Marsh, MD?
The median household income in White Marsh is $117,426, 13% 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 White Marsh?
The median home value in White Marsh is $369,200, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in White Marsh?
The median gross rent in White Marsh is $1,982 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is White Marsh, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Maryland median; home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in White Marsh?
The median age in White Marsh is 38.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in White Marsh?
The average commute to work in White Marsh is 31 minutes; 20.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Marsh?
The unemployment rate in White Marsh is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Marsh?
50.8% of adults in White Marsh 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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