Living in White Oak, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of White Oak · Census data 2020–2024
White Oak has 17,329 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $83,370 (20% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $574,000, the median rent is $1,808/month.
White Oak at a glance
- Population
- 17,329
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $83,370State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $574,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,808/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is White Oak a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in White Oak
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In White Oak the median home value is $574,000, 73% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,808 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,688 a month in housing costs.
White Oak median household income
The median household income in White Oak is $83,370 and the income per person is $39,184. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in White Oak: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,402
- Owner-occupied
- 25.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 74.3%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.73
White Oak demographics
- Population
- 17,329
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 6,330
- Foreign-born
- 48.4%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of White Oak ›
Education in White Oak
43.4% of adults 25 and older in White Oak have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in White Oak
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 59.3%
- Public transit
- 10.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
White Oak vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak | 17,329 | $83,370 | $574,000 | $1,808 |
| Burnt Mills | 3,751 | $113,463 | $574,300 | $2,315 |
| Hillandale | 5,060 | $164,871 | $520,300 | $3,211 |
| Four Corners | 8,150 | $203,125 | $620,400 | $2,554 |
| Kemp Mill | 13,042 | $146,354 | $596,600 | $2,177 |
| Colesville | 14,519 | $130,682 | $616,800 | $1,893 |
| Calverton | 17,624 | $107,381 | $477,100 | $2,164 |
| Fairland | 26,231 | $98,800 | $477,300 | $1,894 |
| Adelphi | 17,395 | $82,137 | $425,200 | $1,804 |
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What is the median household income in White Oak, MD?
The median household income in White Oak is $83,370, 20% 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 White Oak?
The median home value in White Oak is $574,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in White Oak?
The median gross rent in White Oak is $1,808 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is White Oak, MD a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Maryland median; home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in White Oak?
The median age in White Oak is 33.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in White Oak?
The average commute to work in White Oak is 34 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in White Oak?
The unemployment rate in White Oak is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is White Oak?
43.4% of adults in White Oak 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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