Elkridge, Maryland
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 46% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 1% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Elkridge is a mid-size city in Maryland with about 25,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, natural disaster risk, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in3.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$127k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$48kbetter than 41% of US places
Home Value$413k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 6% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.21%better than 38% of US places
Income Tax9.00%better than 17% of US places
State 5.80% + Local 3.20%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.90%better than 18% of US places
Unemployment5.3%better than 37% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.2 in76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall19.3 inbetter than 47% of US places
Sunny Days180 daysbetter than 9% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 38% of US places
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk12.0better than 99% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 63% of US places
School Quality79.5better than 75% of US places
Violent Crime3456/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3454/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population25,25194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6998th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9336th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+780th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)38.1%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)32.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)19.5%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 47% of US places
Walkability10.6/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance4 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.4%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby135.84better than 61% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 23% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Elkridge an affordable place to live?
- Elkridge is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $48k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Elkridge?
- The median home value in Elkridge is $413k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Elkridge?
- Median household income in Elkridge is $127k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Elkridge?
- Median gross rent in Elkridge is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Elkridge safe?
- Elkridge is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3456/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3454/100k.
- What is the weather like in Elkridge?
- Elkridge averages 79°F in July and 35°F in January, with 49.2 in of annual precipitation and about 180 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Elkridge?
- Public-school quality in Elkridge is above average, scoring better than 75% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Elkridge?
- The average one-way commute in Elkridge is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)